musicality and dynamics without enhancements

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the term "musical" cannot refer to an audio component. an audio component is not an instrument. it is a reproducer, inaccurate though it may be".

Exactly. These days, the term "musical" is applied to everything but the quality of the original recording.

the term "musical" cannot refer to an audio component. an audio component is not an instrument. it is a reproducer, inaccurate though it may be".

Mr T - why so Black and White today when you are nornally in the middle?

For sure equipment that adds coloration can be thought of as "musical", IMHO (some euphonic designs). Stuff that just plays it "as it is" (on the recording) is usually described as "transparent" or "neutral".

Isn't a top DJ part of the musical process in a club?

How about a concert hall - these are sometimes described as "musical"...LOL ;-)

Analogsonar, I think you are talking about the DRA-F100 mini receiver and DCD-F100 components with Mission book self speakers or versions of these. Yes this one extremely good sounding system and I have kept it for last 5-7 years. I am constantly amazed at how good this system sounds. Although, I would not call this one to have enhanced bass or treble- just perfect.

I do have another lower line Denon mini system (plastic enclosure), which is okay to bad. I also have Nakamichi micro system which is very good but does not compare with the champagne gold finish Denon system.