If you hav3 the $$ there are audio systems that are substantially better say between. $50k and a $100 k. Rule of thumb on average , having owned a Audio store I know very well what’s under the hood and quality.
25% of a product including packaging is what goes into most products between R&D packaging and markup, this is where $$ comes into play ,the parts quality is a substantial magnitude of better quality and that’s where the sonics become much more refined. Detailed and realism , knowing and matching system electronics for system synergies is equally important ,that’s why you see likeDCS digital creating statement $100 k digital setups if you can afford it go for it .I personally used to own $100 k + retail systems getting 50%+ off why not , I am now semi retired and I feel for $50k minus discounts is plenty good enough. As a Audiophile you are never done purchasing .