In the latest issue of Stereophile, there are bench tests for many of the equipment that are being reviewed. The Parasound Halo was reviewed by Kal Rubinson in the "Music in the Round" section and there were never measurements done on equipment reviewed in that section. The Mark Levinson am was reviewed in the "Follow Up Section" at the end of the magazine.
Stereophile, no more bench tests????!!!!
Looks like Stereophile may be cutting back on expenses, no more bench testing for measurements and specs to keep the manufacturers and reviewers honest, it'll make you think twice on what to believe now, without the proof to back it up.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/mark-levinson-no534-power-amplifier
https://www.stereophile.com/content/music-round-91-parasound-halo-52
Cheers George