... So for clarity, I prefer my sound to be direct. I group diffusion with diffraction and reflection as unwanted complexities that were never intended ...
Reflections, diffusion and diffraction are all part of sound in the natural world. Music isn’t designed to be played or heard in an anechoic chamber.
I recommend every audiophile spend a few minutes in an anechoic chamber, if given the chance. It is a very eerie experience. Most unpleasant.