What reviews do you trust if any?

Me? I look at it like this, most reviews are for entertainment and there are very very few reviewers I completely trust but there have been a few. Concensus of opinion is a more reliable measure of a component's meddle. I was SHOCKED:) by a few that rely on the advice of specific reviewers to the point of giving names. Oh boy I thought, are you going in the wrong direction. But then again, if you're happy that's all that counts. I have come to the conclusion that often what is valued comes down to the fact that everything is relative to experience and expectations of the listener along with their biases and taste. To ALL newbies, there are no all knowing gurus out there, but there are folks with plenty of experience and good ears. The hard part is learning to separate the two. For this it takes time and experience IMHO. You have to learn to read between the lines, very important.

Hi Fi+ magazine.

TNT Audio - FWIW. Also agree with those citing Stereo Mojo & Dagogo.

I use most reviews as an introduction to the product. Then do my own research and decide on it's validity. I will say this, when products that I own are reviewed the reviewer usually gets it right. The good and the bad of it.

Dagogo is pretty cool too.