First thing to remember about the S-pile RCL is that virtually everything they review makes the list. In other words, it is a list of what the magazine chooses to review for whatever reason--and remember that this decision is made BEFORE the product is reviewed.
For another take, see:
www.high-endaudio.com/RR-STEREOPHILE.html
For another take, see:
www.high-endaudio.com/RR-STEREOPHILE.html