What's your biggest surprise in hifi?


After being in this hobby since the 70's, my own 2 biggest surprises are: [1] records sound better than cds. [2] More expensive isn't necessarily better. [for example, I once paid well over $10,000 for a set of separate components which were bettered by a $1500 integrated amp....What were your biggest surprises?
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Second note;

there exists a ton of info inbedded into both digital + vinyl recordings.

The key (and trick) is to carefully select the gear that will extract it the best! Do not forget about cables and power cords.

"That as I get older and into my later years, music is even more enjoyable now than when I was a kid ... and that's really saying something."

Amen to that Oregonpapa!
"That as I get older and into my later years, music is even more enjoyable now than when I was a kid ... and that's really saying something."

Amen to that Oregonpapa!

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Response to Jafont: It was a Naim nait, which later was later replaced by a Supernait, which produced no better sound.