A rare opportunity (or at least I think it's rare)

I got to experience a rare opportunity. The other night, neighborhood friends and family were sitting out back enjoying the fireplace when I had an idea. My son’s good friend was in town and had joined us. He’s a musician and has recorded an EP under the name Cottonwood Trio, which is available to stream on Qobuz (44.1k, 16b) Once I got the music playing I invited him in to have a listen. He stood there a moment, listened and then turned to me with one of those side-eye looks and said “damn, it sounds like we’re back in the studio, that’s amazing”!! It was a very cool moment for me as a music lover. That was so satisfying to hear said about my pride and joy - my sound system, especially coming from the guy that was in the studio making the music.

I love the ongoing pursuit of searching for the best sounding and most musical system my budget will allow and his comments were very rewarding. Moreover, it shows that well-made, decent equipment can be capable of producing life-like, in-the-studio quality music.

Just wait until I add that subwoofer - ever in pursuit.😉

NB: It was night time (music sounds better at night, right?) and we had had a couple of beers, but I’ll take it!