As always, almarg said it all (mapman too). I find especially useful and interesting---and necessary---the input and output impedances of tube pre's and power amps, and the modulus of a loudspeaker's impedance. The interaction between all three can be predicted from those figures, narrowing down likely synergistic pairings to be auditioned in person.
Stereophile, no more bench tests????!!!!
Looks like Stereophile may be cutting back on expenses, no more bench testing for measurements and specs to keep the manufacturers and reviewers honest, it'll make you think twice on what to believe now, without the proof to back it up.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/mark-levinson-no534-power-amplifier
https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-91-parasound-halo-52
Cheers George
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