Dimitri, they may measure well but they don't sound well until they have been heavily modified - new arm or arm re-wire, new feet, offboard PSU, new mats and a fancy MC cart all chosen with the ears.
I believe it is a state of mind and an approach to evaluating hi-fi systems
I associate the term negatively with hi-fi made by Linn or Naim
If you want flat earth only Linn or Naim will do.
Dimitri, they may measure well but they don't sound well until they have been heavily modified - new arm or arm re-wire, new feet, offboard PSU, new mats and a fancy MC cart all chosen with the ears.