Tpreaves, "the answers will always be what folks think is "best" to them in their system."
Not true. I can rattle off plenty of components I don't own, but would nominate for various "best" questions. Of course, the natural rebuttal would be, "Then why don't you own them?" Various reasons, really - cost, size, doesn't fit into my room, system synergy, etc.
I understand where you are coming from, and the intent of putting some perspective into the word, best. However, at this point, the incessant attempts to throw a wet blanket on every such conversation really does take far more away than it adds to this discussion forum.
The nature of any such hobby shows most of the hardcore transcended the objectivist paradigm. As such, most of us understand AND appreciate that the discussions that take place on this site are subjective. Yes, it's purely one's opinion. And, I for one, happen to love that.
Perhaps, I am the only one who feels this way. So be it, and as I like to say, that's why they make vanilla AND chocolate. Regardless, I feel the need to put forth my feelings on this subject. And in so doing, encourage people to be more, and not less, open and forthcoming with their opinions, perspectives, and overall high-end audio experience.
Not true. I can rattle off plenty of components I don't own, but would nominate for various "best" questions. Of course, the natural rebuttal would be, "Then why don't you own them?" Various reasons, really - cost, size, doesn't fit into my room, system synergy, etc.
I understand where you are coming from, and the intent of putting some perspective into the word, best. However, at this point, the incessant attempts to throw a wet blanket on every such conversation really does take far more away than it adds to this discussion forum.
The nature of any such hobby shows most of the hardcore transcended the objectivist paradigm. As such, most of us understand AND appreciate that the discussions that take place on this site are subjective. Yes, it's purely one's opinion. And, I for one, happen to love that.
Perhaps, I am the only one who feels this way. So be it, and as I like to say, that's why they make vanilla AND chocolate. Regardless, I feel the need to put forth my feelings on this subject. And in so doing, encourage people to be more, and not less, open and forthcoming with their opinions, perspectives, and overall high-end audio experience.