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Old 02-26-2018, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Kal Rubinson View Post
Undoubtedly.

As a scientist, my objection to the HFN point system is the implied granularity/resolution of the scale. What is the interpretation of a 5 point or less difference when based on a subjective assessment? Stereophile's handful (or less) of categories should imply clear distinctions except when one of us shades it with a "near" or "almost."

Perhaps. I do not know what their criteria are but Stereophile's do not include price considerations.

Wait, you’re saying there’s more ambiguity with HFN rating because they use numbers rather than vague classes on stereophile?
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