It would be almost unheard of to personally experience 100% non-amplified live music unless one were present at a jazz trio, chamber music quartet rehearsal or a parlour piano recital. Therefore, OMG electronically induced coloration and distortion are in evidence!
Do we really know what "Live" music sounds like?
Do we really know what music sounds like?
Pure, live, non-amplified, unadulterated music.
Musicians do but most layman do not.
Interesting read by Roger Skoff.
Enjoy.