I too couldn't believe it- it was like we were tied to a local celebrity.
It was a very nice mention and you have to give credit to John Atkinson and Stereophile for the acknowledgement. They may be the big dog but more often than not I enjoy the cast of characters they have assembled.
It sounds like John Blaine assembled a very fun system and I think the GAS members that heard it were quite surprised just how much he had cookin'

(serious wattage to some Martin Logan's).