Thanks for the link Ajani. Very interesting listen. I've been around this field for a long time. I don't automatically discount magazines or the reviewers. Most of the reviewers are not full time reviewers. Only a very few like Mike Fremer do nothing but review gear. It might seem that they never write bad reviews. I believe that's because they choose not to review gear they don't like. I can go along with that because there is some gear I simply don't like. For example I don't believe I could give a fair review to any horn speakers.
Arthur Salvatore says a lot of things I agree with. However, he seems to have real animosity where the magazines are concerned. I read and research as much as I can and try to take everything with a grain of salt including the salt. Finding out for yourself after listening to everyone else is IMO the best way.