That could depend on how you want to present the info and what info you want to present.
A meta thread is about a subject or question that will interest many and will save having the same question over and over.
SSL comp, 1176, perhaps LA2 etc ... a FAQ can be just as effective.
The meta thread can be used to generate the info to put into a data base , like a FAQ or a web page that summarises ... then clear the meta thread back to a manageable level. Could be weekly, could be monthly, whatever.
As far as your dissections go, a web page for each trafo or comparison is probably more effective. A thread will probably be born as a result of a page like this. You can use this info to enhance the page and in quick time the page should be stable and have the info to keep many people pleased.
Look back over my Up-Dates to see how I tried to drum up enthusiasm.