Tpreaves, step into Audiofeil's shoes for a moment. He is a dealer, and has probably more experience than most (I said most).
Audiofools with keyboards have a propensity to sling out cliches based on a combination of imagination, some listening experience, and impressions planted into their heads by reviews, and manufacturer's ad-copy. Poor Audiofeil has to deal with this highly opinionated, but oft ill-informed clientele to make a living.
It is a tough life. Lets cut him a break.