Anyone else feel like they are “transported” INTO the music

And teah, that Ry Cooder solo is haunting and resonant just to the left of John Hiatt vocal in Lipstick Sunset. Thanks. Love the gift of music unheard. 

After many years (i,m 74), I have simply settled on ’Involving’. Entire system; individual piece, proper engineering, great recording skills .... the equipment disappears.

Transported by system (and content): yes

You cannot be transported by a single piece of equipment, but you can find it more involving than that

For those who---like I---love counterpoint, the Bach Concerto For Four Harpsichords is the most intense and insane example of it you will ever hear. Yes, keeping the four strands of musical lines separate is work, but it's a labour of love (no reference to Nick Lowe ;-) .

I get transported by music that resonates to me. I don't get transported by anything Bach. Sorry.