First, regarding that I posted under a different user name. Did one time when for some reason I could not get into the GON system to post under my user name of twenty years. John Hoffman, fellow Stereo Times reviewer, gave me permission to use his user name. It is the Coda 5.5 thread and I clearly stated that I was the author of the thread.
Secondly, I often do respond to specific questions regarding the performance of the gear I review, but not always. As I stated their are so many variables that when the question is which is a BETTER amplifier, I choose not to answer that inquire. A classical illustration would be which is the BEST preamplifier - AricAudio Motherload MKII - Backert reference - Linear Tube Audio Level III. I have reviewed them all. They are all reference level line-stages, but different in how they present music. What source are you using in your system, what speakers, what's your personal taste, etc. Yet, if I write a review on one of them after writing a review on the others I get many Emails asking which is the "BEST". Insecurity runs amok with many audiophiles.
Historically, many GON members have given feedback on the forums that my posts/reviews have helped them in finding gear that they were looking for. I state my system and my personal taste in my reviews. If your listening priorities match mine, it often means that you would enjoy that piece of gear in your system.
