It looks like a debate to me.

millercarbon especially
Assuming I can't hear cables or don't have multiple subs.
Get off it.
At least no one assumes anything about you. We know for sure.
We're here to learn. Not to be closed minded jerks.

Digital storage and solid state electronics.
All you did is infer.
You would not be alone thinking your way or the highway.
Who needs it?
I'd rather listen to a debate among professionals that are used to dealing graciously with the public.
That was the point that you can not seem to comprehend.
Although laffs are good.
Har har.

I love the debate here. Not the stuck up attitudes.

I called "it" a debate. The linked notice says that it's a seminar featuring a debate.
BFD to mc.
Har har
His distortions are self inflicted.
Good luck tuning out without a tuner.
phcollie Your views are valid for you. I've had great relations with every audio salesman I"ve ever purchased from.
Car salesman? Really?
I just think that a give-and-take between pro designers will be more educational then layman's experiences. But both are valued by me. Please extract your boobs from the wringer now.

newbee
I have observed the same things as you from evidence. No problem there.
I just find the noob with no cred and zero knowledge to be no more than a paranoid belligerent name caller that only lives to criticize non disciples.
Funny as in he makes me laugh.
At him.
I''m here to absorb knowledge,
not PRETEND that I know it all

Amen. 

akg
I have no idea what you're referring to.
I only posted a link to an announcement about an upcoming event at Axpona. At this rate it might not even happen.
All of your 2019 references are wrong.
I know an ER doc at the hospital with the latest midwest Covid-19 case. It's within 10 miles of the Renaissance.

Now this a lot more constructive than grade school name calling.  I endorse relevancy. Next time I'll post more facts to avoid confusion.

heaudio123
That's what I'm talkin' ' bout.
I'm more interested in designer input.
I don't care in the least that few members seemingly are that.
Level of interest and disrespecting other viewpoints are mutually exclusive in my book.

Lovin' your stand Erik.

To review, it is a seminar. All are invited.
It is ONLY billed as "John Atkinson, a panel of pedigreed amplifier designers debate what matters most when it comes to amplifier sound quality."
Expounding on what most of us already know about distortions and hearing does not change that. It might devolve into meaningless hype. It might not.
You'll never know if you're not there because any subsequent reports will be "distorted."

One thing is for sure. It will not look like anything to me since the event has been rescheduled and I have a previous commitment.
Thanks to their wonderful 'no refund" policy I get to throw my tickets against the wall.

Actually that was not the question.

The only question posed was whether I'm alone in being more interested in a live debate about amp designs by amp designers. (NOT tubed vs ss since the panel members are not even determined yet.)The answer has been basically yes. I have no problem with that.
Agonners have commented that they prefer recorded over live as in their recorded responses and published studies. And some have stated that they trust forum members views over professionals, apparently due to some paranoia in believing that designers are charlatans and thieves. Except, of course, those designers that created their owned stuff.

Axpona 20 has been rescheduled if not cancelled.
I am NOT interested enough in it to forgo a planned weekend with grandkids.

I respect all opinions regarding facts.Not so much regarding fantasies, lies and vitriol.

oldhvymec I welcome your input any time.
However I recommend cannabis in lieu of alcohol for "getting along."
It works better for me.

I didn't pay attention to who did it, I just saw bad assumptions everywhere. In the heat of defense I know I made a few.
You'r'e cool.  Stay well.
Groet.