Seeking validation from others is setting one up for disappointment when they don’t approve. High-end audio is supposed to be a subjective personal journey, tailoring the sound to each of our own satisfaction. We don’t subsequently look to others outside our hobby for their approval
Validation
To go along with my post about how competitive you are regarding your set, is this question: Do you need someone to validate the quality of your set or can you be happy with it all by yourself? In my case, no one has heard my set in a long time and I’ve made many improvements. So far, I’m very pleased with what I’ve done, but I do wonder what others might think.
How about you?