Most systems owners, even those with extremely expensive esoteric systems, have never heard completely flawless sound reproduction. It is a fantastic jaw dropping experience, and a life changing event. I've heard a lot of systems but let's talk about "really good" systems then, to be realistic. If you get a crappy recording, you will hear all its defect BETTER. It might be more objectionable. You might never listen to an mp3 again. When you put on a good recording, you will always hear some defect. Nothing is perfect. It depends on the resolution of your system. You will enjoy it more. So in conclusion, you will throw out more junk and appreciate the good stuff and enjoy it more. 90% of my record collection was junk. Which is more important, systems or media? Neither.
So how can a great system solve less than great recordings
It seems no matter how good a system is, the quality of recording quality takes priority.
Formsome reason nobody talks about challenges of making older recordings sound better. Classics from 70s and 80s are amazing tunes, but even remastered editions still cant make sound qualiity shortcomings all better. Profoundly sad. Some older stuff sounds quite good but lots of stuff is disturbing.
Formsome reason nobody talks about challenges of making older recordings sound better. Classics from 70s and 80s are amazing tunes, but even remastered editions still cant make sound qualiity shortcomings all better. Profoundly sad. Some older stuff sounds quite good but lots of stuff is disturbing.