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Mike Rivers wrote:

Distortion specs are non simple, as the amount varies widely
with frequency and level. Reviews sometimes cover THD with a
series of graphs.


Yes. Be really nice to see distortion spectra too, but you won't see one on
a datasheet.

The specifications define the design



** No, they characterise the performance of a given design.


The data sheet tells you how close you came to your design choices


** Huh ? Makes no sense at all.


The numbers that you see in the ads and web sites is neither of the
above.


** Of course, since they are not what you have claimed.


It's what the manufacturer wants you to compare with their
competitors' publications.


** Good specs help to sell products, nothing new there.


It's a very glossed-over view of reality.


** That is your barking mad opinion.

Slandering the entire audio industry because particular specs are simply not published is a gross absurdity.

Mike Rivers reputation as a know nothing, bull**** artist is not in any danger.



..... Phil