Are the reviews completed independent and unbiased, or have they become a byproduct of paid advertising and industry pressure? Personally, I find them interesting from an entertainment standpoint, but no longer consider them as a trusted source. I do however, find their measurements part of the review quite valid and informative.
Stereophiles 2021 Recommended Components is now on line.
Enjoy
https://www.stereophile.com/content/recommended-components-fall-2021-edition
No A+ for preamps, amps or integrates, but there are A+ for digital processors
Cheers George