Well, unlike WhatHifi many magazines back then made measurements, albeit not as sophisticated as these days. And if you check some measurements for "vintage" gear, they measure competently... and certainly this Roksan doesn't set a high bar. I "borrowed" a Sansui integrated amp from my Dad when I was a student, and it was pretty amazing. Twice I tried to upgrade, twice the upgrade failed. It took a used Luxman t make me feel that maybe I was doing better, but emancipation of finally having my own was probably a huge factor. That said that Sansui must've weighted 50lbs and wasn't the friendliest to move with (weight + some sharp edges) at a time when I moved a lot... :-D