I believe that I'm as opened minded as you or anyone else. At the end of the day we all have our unique listening preferences and know what we like. I have in fact encouraged others on this forum to seriously consider the Lyngdorf 2170 for their audio systems.
Why would I suggest a product that I have not personally heard? I did it strictly out of respect for your high opinion of it based on your happy ownership and nothing more. Having an open mind means that I can appreciate the positive experiences of other audiogon members and make others aware of them.
Yes I am very fond of lower power SET amplifiers for meeting "my" musical needs. I have also stated clearly on numerous occasions that these types of amplifiers won't satisfy every listener. Numerous times I've written this acknowledgement.
Having an open mind doesn't necessitate having to always agree and have the same outcomes.
Charles