HI Colin,
I agree he is harsh. I find that entertaining personally, since he takes shots at some folks who take themselves way too seriosuly. But if you read closely, it does give some insights.
Of course he is a serious PITA (pain in the a) to the high end insustry. Why do you think the mere mention of his name sends the audiophile establishment into the fetal position, where they have to attack him and his ethics.
One way to read this magazine is to ignore the harshness, and just see if the facts pressented make sense or not.
I got 12 issues, and then subscribed to two more, till he switched ot the web, and I am a subscriber there too ($12.95 for life).
I believe a this point you get all 14 existing back issues for $30.
Great articles, written by knowledgeable, no-nonsense folk. Makes you rethink audio reproduction! Enjoy.
-akhilesh