I was affiliated with TAS for its first several years. Tony was absolutely the best reviewer the mag ever had, IMHO. He had a better ear than HP, and did not allow price to bias preference and quality as did HP, unfortunately. After leaving TAS he also wrote briefly for Audio magazine.
Anthony (Tony) Cordesman has passed away
This one hurts! I've known Tony for a very long time. My absolute favorite reviewer. Meet him years ago and have been a huge fan ever since.
Great ears and wonderful gentleman.
R.I.P. Tony...thanks for everything!