What does it take to have a revealing system?

You have to keep in mind a lot of the differences in new components come from the excitement of having a new device in the system. I'm not saying there are no difference in sound quality between components, there is, just that they are not always as pronounced as most think. Perception is a big part of the listening experience in my view.

Money and an obsessive compulsion disorder.

Cheers

Get a decent pair of headphones and a suitable amp.

There is no more practical way to reveal what is in the music.

Just remember, the information on that lp or cd was not put there by God.

A lack of modesty.