Stereophile's 2021 products of the year

There is definite value in the stereophile reviews but you have to be careful with matching components for compatability and synergy.  this is why they list the associsted components which i like.  
the other thing is that there is an unwritten rule with the class system that people fail to understand- the term "within its competitive price range"
the KEF example affirms this, the LS50s are class A products within their price range because they overperform at their price vs the competition.  The Reference products do not in my opinion and therefore the class B rating.  
I believe you can look at this within every cagetory.   Why they do not make it official rather than "between the lines" is probably a can of worms they do not want to open...

another value as mentioned is that well reviewed products retain their value better and sell faster if you are inclined.  
i just sold some items and could not believe how quickly they sold.  

There is definite value in the stereophile reviews but you have to be careful with matching components for compatability and synergy. this is why they list the associsted components which i like.  

Another good point, as then the reader, if able and can take in the mesurments. Can then also look up the measurements on those associated components to see if they were compatible, and if what the reviewer is saying could be attributed to it.

Cheers George

I read all the rags, forums and reviews, make a list, demo and decide.
Kinda like getting your news if you only watch CNN you only get their slant on the story.
With all this consider the sources.
I do enjoy Part Time Audiophile the most.

+1 @8th-note