Stereophile, no more bench tests????!!!!

Both mags are influenced by the industry. Nary a bad review. If you want a system that works for you, then go and demo gear until you find what brings you pleasure. For those of you who do not have this option, I'm not addressing my comments to you and I'm only sorry you can't do that in your region. Specs can be nice for those who don't have the option of dealers. But for me, I'll let my ears tell me what works together and then go in that direction.

@almarg 

If you read Al's post at  05-02-2018 5:39pm, you'll see what I so crudely was trying to point out. Specs indeed are useful, but let your ears do the final check if you have this option in your area. 

Al, thanks as always for your cogent and insightful comments.