Kex - that is EXACTLY what I was trying to say.

The rest
Pushing AN? Recommending an audition - not ever to buy unheard - how very pushy eh.

Describing my listening auditions - well we must not do that - too many people in the world of politically correct want everything to be equal and write nice little banal comments about all brands rather than be honest. Gee and I thought I was pulling my punches and being pretty diplomatic with my feelings with some of these companies.

I have recommended Paradigms - I even gave one model my top marks for the budget a "Best Buy" tag that I have heard - I have also given my worst "not recommended" tag to an Audio Note speaker.

Call em as I hear em - don't agree that's fine - I don't like Liver and Onions, movies that start with Ace Ventura, or Death Metal and RAP. Who cares?