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How do you know what you're missing?

Without listening to better systems than your own, how do you go about targeting what to improve? How do you know what is possible? It's a case of you don't know what you don't know. I get that indistinguishable from live is the definition of high fidelity, but I don't see that as a realistic aspiration without a dedicated built to spec room and a few orders of magnitude more expensive gear.

Reading reviews or forums can't possibly educate as well as demonstration. "Writing about music is like dancing about architecture," applies to the hardware as well as the media. I've isolated myself for many years prior to current circumstances. I can't remember the last time I actually went and listened to someone else's system. For that matter it's been years since I heard live music, too. (I don't count serenading the cat at home.)

Is it a case of you'll know it when you see it? Is this not a common problem? Or do you just not know it is a problem?
cat_doorman

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abnerjack
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cat_doorman,

I think your question is a good one and quite understandable.  I've thought every setup  I've  had was great - until I heard something better.  The key is though, you have to hear it.  Either by going to a dealer or another audio persons house, or bringing in some equipment to your place to try it out.  I prefer the latter, either through a local dealer or one that will ship equipment to you for a trial.

If you were to list your equipment here, many of the folks here could offer you an opinion on what might be changed and what that change might do for your overall sound.

I think the same thing might apply if you were to speak to one of the representatives at Audio Advisor or Music Direct.  In my experience, even though that are "salespeople", I never felt any pressure to make a purchase.

Good luck 
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