Stereophile is a monthly magazine that
focuses on high-end home audio equipment, such as
loudspeakers and amplifiers, and audio-related news,
such as online audio streaming. It continues to be
published.
The Magazine was founded in 1962 by Justin Gordon
Holt (19 April 1930 – 20 July 2009) who was an
audio engineer and is widely considered to be the
founder of the high-end audio movement, which
promoted the philosophy of judging sound quality by
subjective tests, generally with "cost no object"
sound components, including loudspeakers,
turntables, amplifiers, vacuum tube components,
cables, and other devices. Known as "JGH" (from his
byline in published reviews and articles), Holt
established a reputation for veracity,
often-controversial opinions, passionate critiques,
and journalistic integrity. He also pioneered the
concept of the yearly "Recommended Components" list,
providing a thumbnail summary of reviews for
audiophiles looking for the finest sound components
available at any price. Holt also came up with
"Holt's Law," the theory that the better the
recording, the worse the musical performance—and
vice versa |
