Bad recordings and high end audio

@sgreg1 and @mikekollar I think you are both right and looking am forward to this aspect of a new system. I mist admit I currently feel the same was about Steely Dan that you describe so I better pick my system out carefully lol. Thank you. 

@mikekollar,
"That is exactly right; case in point for me. Never really listened or cared much for Steely Dan. For decades,was just sort of ehh, catchy tune, whats next. But now..... holy crap, these recordings are unbelievable. love Steely Dan. Yes a great stystem will change your listening tastes. I have amongst others, a play list of female vocals and another of acoustic guitar stuff. Amazing. Would have never listened to any of it until upgraing 4 years ago"



Ok, we know Dan placed great emphasis on sound recording quality but your post, more than anything else, seems to highlight the dangers of listening to the system ahead of the music.

Here’s hoping you don’t eventually end up with a music collection akin to what’s heard at most HiFi Shows.


@tomic601,so many speakers, so few lives…ha

There’s even a term for this now. With so much choice the modern consumer is often bewildered and ultimately defeated by ’decision fatigue’ into making a poor decision. In a similar way a chess master might spend ages deciding upon a move only to end up playing an otherwise obvious blunder.

Factor in listening fatigue and you can appreciate just how hard life can become for the beleaguered 21st century audiophile as they vainly seek to disembark from the upgrade roundabout.

I haven't really compared versions but when I listened through tidal and my system it sounded pretty good. that being said.  you will enjoy your maggies. I had them and paired them with Pass Int-250 and added Rel subs. Sounded great.  Can't remember what your budget is but you might also be able to find used. Happy listening!

I am 61 so I am trying to not even start that round about. I plan on retiring soon and am guessing I will not have the funds for a ton of constant upgrades. I have a pretty wide range of music I listen to. Seems like I get on jags and will be stuck on genre for a while. I love female vocals. Acoustic instruments. Horns ect. I guess I was really surprised when I started and went to  2 shops in a row and when they ask me if there was anything else I wanted to hear, I thought for a second and went through the music files in my head. I came up with Led Zeppelin lol. When they told me no  because there was only poor recording my thought was “ what happens if I want to listen to Led Zeppelin at home.”  That took me so off guard so then I turned to this awesome forum for help, vent and guidance. I have gotten priceless insights from you and everyone here so much so that I am kind of glad I ran into back to back Led Zeppelin haters lol. Thats a joke I know it was more then Led Zeppelin 😀 wait or maybe not lol .

@dgibans those New Pass amps are out of my budget but I am keeping and eye out for used stuff. Thank you!