How competitive are you with your system?

@rvpiano, as always, I hope and wish you well. No question, that there is a competitive, mine is bigger than yours, attitude amongst many of us here, in this industry, and many other industries. Men, and women. Just reading the posts here tell you that. All of the "know it alls". All of the "experienced". All of the "attitudes". The world is competitive, and imo, many people are struggling, in one way or another. Some monetarily, some physically, some mentally, some socially and, some, many of them. I rely on my system to provide me, and me alone, the ability to hear my favorites musicians, playing wonderful compositions, in my home, through recordings. An incredible technology. My mom would have to go and see Frank Sinatra, to hear him. I have a sizable F.S. collection (I am now looking to get into streaming). The only visitors I have are those responding to my local CL to purchase some audio gear. Of course, they want to hear my system and I will oblige them. Admittedly, I do enjoy their faces, as they all close their eyes. Showing off a bit, I suppose....but I am proud of the system I have put together. People are too much into the "sound" of the recordings, making them unhappy, or search out another band aid for improvements. I come from a "live" background, and you need to know, and understand the differences between live and recorded. I accept recorded "graciously", and my speakers are, and have been, the reason (I am very convinced of this). Yes, I have the best damn system!....Enjoy! MrD.