Would your system be different if ............?

Yes, in my younger days I factored in the status of my gear somewhat, to friends and family.

Then I grew up and no longer give a rats what others think of my gear. Most of the gear out there that people think is great, is pure audiophile equiptment. And to me, I find too much wrong with the sound of most components on the market today.

Not to bad mouth people and their listening prefernces, but two of the worst engineered products I've heard that audiophile's generally rave about are Thiel and Avalon speakers. And yet I can't make it thru one song with either brand.

I would still have Bose and be happy :) I really want to believe this!! nah I don't.

I nearly felt prey to the esoteric amp syndrome, thinking of a Burmester, MBL, Cello or Gryphon amp but why?? service is a bit of an issue, maybe they are great but its kind of trophy hunting, I will be much happier with a more "normal" product(cough*BAT*cough). ~Tim

I similar to Rives.
I have a great room, great system AND a great wife.

Richard

Albert, I did not even realize I was making an audiophile Zen koan.

I've often taken the advice of those older and wiser than I. Usually the answers were in response to problems or issues I had, so I guess it would be different. Tom it's guys like you that push guys like me to the next level.