I am ok with him and appreciate his work. Like any reviewer, one should take whatever he says with a grain of salt. Much of what he does is for entertainment! Although I have several components outside his normal price range (McIntosh, Focal, Klipsch La Scalas, etc.) from time to time I am looking for something special. For example, I wanted an inexpensive open-back headphone to use for online music lessons. (I already have some expensive headphones for music listening.). An internet search led me to his recommendation of Emotiva. I then conducted independent research, which supported his recommendation. I purchased the headphones and they have delivered exactly what I wanted. His review is what led me to them. So, thanks to him!