In Reply to: Re: So the Mighty Zanden falls posted by audioengr on November 11, 2006 at 16:43:19:
As discussed in the Manufacturer's Comments accompanying the Zanden review, Atkinson's measurements were skewed by a wiring fault in a polarity switch of the review sample that induced problems in the analog filter. The listening test portion of the review went smoothly, as during audition the polarity switch was put in the opposing (benign) position. I don't know which is worse: Zanden's quality control, Stereophile's confusion, or the possibility that some unwitting customer might spend $40K and never uncover the problem. Have you noticed how much better a magazine The Absolute Sound has become in the last year?
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Follow Ups
- Re: Stuff Happens - Dave Garretson 14:35:34 11/12/06 (5)
- Re: Stuff Happens - audioengr 10:01:09 11/13/06 (1)
- TAS vs. Stereophile - Dave Garretson 06:11:43 11/14/06 (0)
- I don't know about you Dave... - Ozzie 18:39:44 11/12/06 (2)
- I have serious doubts as well..(nt) - audioengr 10:02:20 11/13/06 (0)
- Time will tell - Dave Garretson 02:01:20 11/13/06 (0)