I was exposed to transparency in audio by learning how to create it myself at low cost in my room coupling to my satisfaction ..
Is there better ? yes this is an evidence, there is always better design to work with ...
naysayers will say that my system is low fi because they believe only in price tag , i believe my ears and i use acoustics with the design i can afford and it is enough to be immerse in music with no apparent lack ...
it is important for me to claim this fact because disparaging this is inviting people to throw money on a race without inviting them to study basic acoustics BEFORE upgrading ( not room panel sellers publicity ) ...