Audio Friends Don't Let Audio Friends ...

Let me turn this around. I had a good friend over last year who I had not seen in years. Thing is, I DO value his opinion in audio since it is one of the things that we have in common. So, after listening to my set up, I simply ask what he thinks of it. 'Sounds good." As in what, sounds good? No more to say than that? He didn't give me a straight answer, so I shot him. Well, I didn't shoot him, but I talked about it. This guy who is my friend has no real observation about what he heard? I LIVE in the audiophile desert of the USA. I wouldn't ask anybody around here what they think of my 'waste of time.'

Tell him nicely and then whip out a pair of magical cables and convince him that that will fix everything

If they are happy, then keep it to yourself, why deflate the bubble....

There is a possibility the situation is actually the reverse and friend is not appreciating the improvement.

I would hope my buddy would tell me the honest truth. I actually ask them too, good or bad I want an honest opinion. If something I change has a negative impact and I don't realize it for some reason. I would hope my buddy would speak up. It might keep me from making the next mistake! 

It is a ticklish situation. I agree about not popping balloons.

Calz lays it out in a way I agree with. 

Pedro proposes another aspect I had not considered but

it quite valid. 

Nome- I do not follow your statement. Can you rephrase it for me?

Thanks,