FWIW: I see MF as a veteran of analog who, undoubtably knows most about those issues and about pressing issues that I will ever achieve! As I said, I respect him, his journey , and his thought process... does this mean that I should "bow down" to his every conclusion? Hell no!
All I'm saying and all I've said is that "one" should thoughtfully figure these things out for themselves , all the while taking the reviewer's thoughts into consideration. I think some or maybe even most, take the reviewer's comments a "gospel" and disregard the majority of us out here putting in our time, our expense, our blood, sweat & tears into this hobby, only to ultimately find a different conclusion from the "Gods" of audio.
All I'm saying and all I've said is that "one" should thoughtfully figure these things out for themselves , all the while taking the reviewer's thoughts into consideration. I think some or maybe even most, take the reviewer's comments a "gospel" and disregard the majority of us out here putting in our time, our expense, our blood, sweat & tears into this hobby, only to ultimately find a different conclusion from the "Gods" of audio.