What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?

I think Henry Rollins would fit the bill.

Actually JCPenney's MCS equipment was rebranded Japanese products and in many cases was very high quality.  I believed they used Technics, Nikko and Toshiba products.  Don't confuse they with Sears stuff.

I wonder how much Black Flag and other hardcore Henry listens to these days?

I get rhythm pointers from the drummer and bassist. I’m a lifelong guitar wanker. Can’t hold a groove to save my life!

@tablejockey Totally agree. I’m a drummer and couldn’t make a rehearsal once but my band decided to go ahead anyway. By all accounts it was a total mess and my stock went up greatly. Drummers might not be considered “musicians” by some, but I’d submit we’re at least necessary.  IME, if the bass player and drummer (i.e. rhythm section) aren’t in synch, everything else crumbles.   Just my experience.

Musicians are makers, active participants in this endeavor, we are passive participants, totally different objectives.

Well said, and I completely agree.

https://www.fmacoustics.com/testimonials/
 

^Quite a list of professional/respectable users/owners there..