I think it was more that he was in tune with what was happening in the US and elsewhere in the world with TAS, Stereophile and the type of kit they were enjoying. It was the start of the valve and class A revival, and as such out of alignment with what was happening in the UK. I remember seeing and occasionally hearing US high-end in Bradys now and again, plus Music Room in Manchester had Maggies etc, but I think for better or worse Absolute Sounds were the main importer for a fair bit of it at the time. He was right at the front of the valves ‘n’ LS3/5As thing that persists to this day. He didn’t buy into the Linn/Naim thing at all as I recall. His turntable was a Merrill modified AR as I recall, which in itself was an interesting thing that I think steered the way for some turntable evolution that is now mainstream. Can’t remember his arm, but I think he was on the Koetsu side of things cart wise, but it is a long time ago. I just remember he was always worth reading as he had an alternative perspective and one I have found increasingly valid (I’m listening to valves and LS3/5As right now!).