" One’s perception is one’s reality "
Amen to that! Nothing here to get insulted by.
Fact is, this is a very important thread that is way too often overlooked. No two people hear the same, no two recordings are the same, and, no two listening environments produce the same.
What do the more seasoned listeners say about products usually, "get what sounds good to you".
The last 15 or so years I’ve seen many audiophiles moving back to simple designs. As well I see many moving back to a sound that was created in the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. It was for the most part a more relaxed top end with a fuller body mid and bottom, musical and round. Not lacking detail or dynamics mind you, but giving a fullness that many systems in the upper price range fail to deliver recently.
"why buy good stuff"?
Well that's the other question. Personally I don't see price tags as representing "good stuff" in playback.
Michael Green