AUDIO SCIENCE REVIEW and $50 to spend.........

@prof I agree they trash some gear that I personally think sounds great (for instance, Devore speakers which I love are disparaged usually on ASR).

Exactly. Also, many amplifiers that don’t measure well can sound great.

My two sets of amplifiers don’t measure well, and sound great. Two years ago I followed a tip there about a great measuring DAC. Bought it, tried it, boring, un-engaging, returned it. Went back to a less-than-perfect measuring DAC, got the music back. Why follow anyone who "trashes" great sounding equipment. Something else going on here. Follow the motives to learn more. The best designers also know how to use their ears in addition to measurements. 

Just remember, your ears are the most important measurement. I mean isn't that what this hobby is all about?

ozzy

Exactly. Also, many amplifiers that don’t measure well can sound great.

My two sets of amplifiers don’t measure well, and sound great.

Same here. My CJ tube amps don’t measure great but I defend their use on ASR quite often.

Like I said, any forum has things we agree or disagree with, so it’s up to the individual to find value. If you can sift some value, there’s no reason to toss the whole forum out as worthless. But if someone doesn’t find any value, obviously it’s not a forum for them.

There is something called "subjective measurements".  Think about it.

Ultimately it’s what we hear that counts. The subjective experience. But since our ears are attached to a brain that interprets reality, they are not infallible and we can both not hear things that are there, and hear things that are not there. That’s why instrumentation can be valuable. (As can be controlling for biases in listening tests, when desired).

So then, if we are not infallible, is the instrumentation and controlling for biases in listening tests infallible? Nope.

Our ears are the most objective tool we have...

Read about: Sensitivity of Human Ear etc.

@ozzy  right.

@prof