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I think Herb knows a thing or two about how to actually interpret measurements, rather than make sweeping blanket statements. Read his design article. The finished item certainly wouldn‘t measure well by the criteria you espouse, yet he seems pretty happy with the sound.

And yet you certainly didn’t seem to take issue with his Stereophile review of the Aegir, which is really what this thread is all about.

Could Herb have got it wrong?

Like I said they go hand in hand, the measurements/tests keep the reviewers honest, not the other way around. Oh and I like the Aegir, if you search I recommend it quite a lot, especially in bi-amped systems with the Vidar and Sys (to equalize the gains) on the bass
And if you want to believe elsewise that’s up to you.

We agree on something, they go hand in hand, and reviewers who really know how to INTERPRET them - ie what really affects the sound and what does to a lesser degree are the ones, like Herb, whom I really respect. When designing his amp he knew which parameters needed to be spot on and which could be relaxed a bit. That’s called experience.

 if you want to believe elsewise

sorry, don’t get it.........