Stereophiles 2021 Recommended Components is now on line.

Because of the the measurements, as they aren't subjective, it's better than nothing, or having to read TAS.

Audio Science Review (ASR) measurement man Amirm, could be a good contender but it's limited in what they get to measure.

Cheers George

 Funny how often the most dishonest are also the most distrusting of others.

Roger Modjeski never once advertised in Stereophile, yet his RM-200 amplifier has been in the Class A Tube category for twenty years (it's Fremer's reference "affordable" tube amp). AND, since Roger's passing a few years ago has not been available new. 

@bdp24 right on…i wonder what he up to now… Burning Amp - Angel Edition

I have always wondered which was first, the high rating or the full page ad.  I feel there are many components on that list that are not advertising in the magazine.  But there are many that are.  I guess its still down to Trust but verify.  Just have to verify through all the weeds out there online.