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In Classical music the effect of SQ on appreciation

In classical music there are often many different versions of a single composition that you may own or listen to. How much influence does SQ have on your appreciation?
As a recording is an artifact in itself, the presentation of the sonic factor has to come into the equation as does the interpretation.
in Mahler, as an example, the orchestration is vital.
A recording that is just so-so interpretively may be very attractive to the listener because of the sterling sonics of the orchestra.
So, how much does the SQ affect your judgement?

 

rvpiano

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marqmike
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Nicely put.

'Start out with the focus truly on the music and I think a lot of the angst goes away.'

If find that I do that, and when I do I find that my 15,000.00 system sounds very satisfying. That is compared to hundred thousand dollar systems I have heard many of.  Rarely but at times when I am listening to hear a difference between anything, musical or hardware, I find there is always something lacking. So I just focus on enjoying the artistry and I am in heaven with my stuff.

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