Reposting this from earlier, I submitted this to Stereophile magazine's "Letters". 

They published it in the September issue. Page 11, the first reader letter at the top left. 

They publish your email address, and I have gotten at least a dozen responses from other Stereophile readers.

Jeff B. noted also that the volume was set to 0.

Les E. asked if the guy was deaf, and commented that "Emotiva may make good products, but their name sounds like a drug for depression; "Ask your doctor if Emotiva is right for you"  

 Chris M. was sympathetic, and noted that the model was holding a CD in his right hand, might not be one in the player yet.

(LMAO again!).

 Ahhh, yes. We can be an arrogant bunch sometimes, I try not to be, but you have to have a sense of humor!

The same ad is still running, on page 16 of the same September issue.

The least they could do is Photoshop a cartridge in the table!

  Earlier post:

 From the June issue of Stereophile.

  Emotiva ad, see anything wrong? you may have to click on this for a closer look.

 The gentleman is apparently listening to a CD, the preamp is set to "phono direct".

  Also, there is no cartridge mounted in the turntable..........


   LMAO!