with the exception where i find in favour of measurements to a degree, test measurements do indeed give an indication to a degree as to what a piece of equipment might perform like...
Absolutely - you *need* to measure and conduct objective testing as an equipment designer, but I don't need to as a buyer of the finished product, or indeed even require to be concerned with such things. I simply have to listen and judge the results with my ears

This is my point, and why measurements or 'scientific data' of any kind influences me not one jot with hi-fi. I form opinions only from my listening experiences.

...but its what it dosent tell us thats the key to what we hear and feel that provides us with the emotional factor in music.
I like that - how profound and how true. No wonder I buy your gear and enjoy it so much, eh?

Marco.