Does hearing the best in high end audio make your opinions more valid?

Given that all the music we hear through the electronic systems is essentially fake and heavily processed, it makes it easier to admit the sound you want is the sound you like.

In case anyone is interested in getting the sound an actual musician listened to at home, Dual 1225 would be a good starting point. They often came with Shure cartridges, M 75 I think but may be wrong.

The one who smiles and says "Oh, I like this."

You would think so but many factors come into play so probably not a reliable predictor alone.

I agree, it is way too subjective but, given all possible options, I would have to go with the one who seems not to care about anything but the feel. At least she/he would spare me of discussions about bare wires plugged into the outlet, magnetic shields for wooden objects, poetry about electrical appliances, and a batallion of tweaks lurking behind a corner.