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Art Dudley. Because it's all about the music not the sound, also he tends to review less well known items. Loved Listener, still like him at Stereophile.

That's a tough call. Guess I'll have to go with Sam Tellig over the long run. I like his style, his interesting digressions from review content, and his lack of political correctness. My problem is that Michael Fremer more frequently reviews the stuff that really interests me.

Probably Fremer. Since I like the analog side of this hobby the most.

Sam Tellig, of course. I find his articles both informative and entertaining. Because my wife and I frequently vist the City that Never Sleeps now that the kids are grown, we particularly enjoy Sam's references to France. Sam is a realist and consistently reviews those components which I believe are among the finest in their price range. I had the pleasure of meeting Sam at the New York audio show a few years back. We ended up having dinner together and talking about the finds that both of us had snatched up while there. Sam can keep you completely entertained, sometimes laughing so hard that you're on the verge of tears, while unintentionally demonstrating his tremendous knowledge of all things audio and human. Kudos, Sam; long may you thrive.

I feel that you all know what you are talking about.

JA

It depends on my mood. I miss Corey Greenberg for humoristic reviews. For technical stuff, I prefer Martin Colloms. I also enjoy Sam Tellig and Michael Fremer for the stories they put into their reviews.

J-10. Enthusiastic, witty and informative. Stereophile lost big time.

J-10. Overblown, pompous, often ridiculous, but he got more fun out of this hobby than 99% of us and he communicated that in his reviews. Where is he now? I see him still sitting in the ribbon chair with an Mpingo disk on his head.

Art Dudley. Intelligently written reviews and commentary, flippin' hilarious style, and no fluff gets up my nose.

Mikey. I hate his political jabs, but he got me back into vinyl. That gives him royalty status around my home. I like Mikey! Mikey for President! A turntable in every home! :-)

Art Dudley: he likes to review equipment I am able to buy; he's a good writer, funny and clever; he likes good music; and he's a left-winger!

Dudley. Even though he clearly prefers things like SETs, he still understands the importance of the $500 integrated. Many talk the talk, but how many reviewers ever bother reviewing a budget component after they assemble their big money system (assembled for much less than they buying public would spend, BTW)? Art seems to be firmly grounded in the real world like few others.

I like John Atkinson because he is a beautiful person. Why if I were a woman I'd have to ask him out.

Ernie Fisher at The Inner Ear Report followed closely by Sam Tellig. Getting these two together to build a system would be magnificient.

Sam Tellig. It is good to be reminded I am not as grouchy as I might be ...

Jules Coleman. He mixes a love of music with great technical explanations.

At stereophile; John Atkinson and Rob Reina

Michael Fremer - He's the man!

John Marks He knows the innards of music production and the reproduction.His judgement of sound is very even. His assessments are not even tinged with cynicism. He sounds credible and trustworthy. I would rate Art Dudley very close. too.

Robert Harley provides an insightful and balanced approach to his reviews and commentaries. No snobism seems apparent. He has room for all price levels of equipment, knowing that the "high-end" can often be a state-of-mind.

Mr. Art Dudley because he entertains, informs, and makes me laugh. His sense of humor and reviewing style appeal to me as a reader and music lover.

David Ranada

Anthony S. Cordesman. An honest, thorough view every time, from a very knowledgeable man.

Harry Pearson.

Wes Phillips. Wes gets up every morning, looks in the mirror and says: "I can't believe people pay me to listen to music on a high end rig." Then, with that thought in his mind, he writes the review, bringing the reader into the listening room.

Sam Tellig. Witty, insightful and accurately discerning.

Richard Hardesty of The Audio Perfectionist Journal, and formerly of Widescreen Review. His reviews are more technical in nature, and rely on science and physics, not just emotion. He is able to cut through the BS, explain why something is worth the amount of money it costs, why you shouldnt spend more, and he isn't afraid to point out flaws in both gear and other reviewing methods/reviewers.

I haven't heard enough of the same things to know which of your reviewers i agreed with most. I don't go out auditioning just for the fun of it.

I would have to say Michael Fremer, only because he's the only name I remember. Most other reviews I read, I don't remember who wrote them. I actively seek out MF reviews in Stereophile, on Stereophile Ultimate AV, and on his own website. I love vinyl and I usually agree with most of what he has to say about the fantastic medium as well as his take on other A/V equipment.