Reviews are opinions. I let my ears be the ultimate judge. For reviewers, it is best to be totally independent of the manufacturers which means subscription supported.... It is very difficult to come by hence they need advertising revenue.
Stereophile's 2021 products of the year
And wow! Schiit Audio 20w Class-A Aegir stereo poweramp made it into the A rating.
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/stereophile-s-2012-products-of-the-year
Cheers George