Life is too short to buy someone else's favorite stereo gear

That'll be the day.

If it’s their favorite why would they sell it to you?

" That's it. That's all I have to say."
If only ...

TBH
I really have no idea what it is you are trying to say here Erik.
All sarcasm aside from previous posts but just what are you driving at?
Or have I not had enough coffee yet to get it?

Maybe this is tied to the " donate a dollar to have these Members Review a Product" post and he is saying that folks should figure out their own purchases for themselves rather than purchase stuff based on vehemently impassioned opinions posted on audio forums.