@willemj, as you can see, folks would appreciate you reposting. Of course, who saves these things? And you may feel it more trouble than anything else.
I can reiterate, he said NOTHING warranting moderation or removal of the post. Mostly talked from a common sensical approach to audio, closer to the objectivist camp than a lot of folks here. There were things I didn't agree with, mostly regarding tube amplification's inferiority, as well as things I don't get into dogmatic / philosophical disagreements with others over like "snake oil" audio components / products / tweaks. But overall, I felt it interesting, insightful, intelligent, and most definitely, welcome.
Color and conversation make the world go 'round, and we all benefit from the perspectives of many, not few. And I can't believe I'm the only person who feels that way