1+ @mapman A good system makes everything sound better. I listen to some very old Louis Armstrong stuff. By modern standards it is pretty poor but just listen to him play that horn. It is like the tarnish on an old photograph. It belongs there. I also think you have to give the artist some leeway. Perhaps they want you to hear it a certain way. Listen to a Fiona Apple disc.
Your system quality vs. recording quality
This is what I find frustrating. Some recordings sound amazing, even better with a great system. And then there are recordings that just don’t sound good. And these recordings are from very good performers (why didn’t they put out a better quality recording?? Is it that difficult?).
A revealing system will highlight problem recordings.
No matter how much is spent on quality components, it’s very hard to make subpar recordings sound great.
A profound dilemma.
A revealing system will highlight problem recordings.
No matter how much is spent on quality components, it’s very hard to make subpar recordings sound great.
A profound dilemma.