Is Recording quality the real culprit?

Great "sounding" recordings are great, but imo and ime poor sounding recordings are great too, as my primary interest in listening are the performances and the compositions. These are the reasons I listen to music to begin with. Why obtain a great system if the recordings are poor? There is magic in these recordings, musically speaking, and I hear more of the music. The music is more important than sound, and it comes before great "sound". If you understand music, I believe it is easier to listen to poor recordings, because they give us "great music". I can appreciate those recordings that are sota, but it is the music that drives my emotions. Folks who cannot listen to their systems with poorly recorded music, I feel are more interested in the "sound" first, and the music second. Nothing wrong with this; whatever floats your boat. I have catered to music listeners and audiophiles most of my adult life, and there is a distinct difference between these two types of listeners. It is wonderful when both types are combined into one. I admit I am a combination, because I appreciate it all. If the music itself was not to my liking, which is quite rare, I would likely not listen to it for it's recording quality, except to show off my system, or make adjustments to my system. But it is the music for me, 1st, and I have stated this forever. My best, MrD.  

@fleschler , I have followed your journey and congratulate you on your room design and construction. A dream come true for sure! Continued listening enjoyment to you. My best, MrD.