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What say you?
Good enough for me.  
Oppo Blu-Ray Players in 2023
Why does every state-of-the-art, perfect sound forever thing I buy suddenly become "cheap and plentiful"?  
How good is good enough?
I've noticed myself laughing more and more after reading the prices these days of new equipment in the magazines.   
Why isn't better quality used gear being made available?
Try using a "Wanted" ad. Might inspire a possessor to let unused equipment go.  
Was 1971 the high point of popular music?
Not too shabby. BTW, I think I hear record company execs crying.  
What news in 2023 struck you?
That Atmasphere created some SOTA Class-D amps (that people love) blew me away. Wish I could audition them.  
Because the word TECH is there.
As a former Programmer/Analyst, I agree that this platform is rather primitive. I also think Facebook, YouTube and others are equally lacking. As I can do nothing about it, I try to enjoy what is there.  
Any other Pipe And Slippers Audiophiles out there?
OP's picture is missing a dog...  
Invert ?
Play some music you know that has good bass (make sure your speaker cables are connected correctly). Flip the switch and listen for any change to the bass. whichever position has the most bass is the correct polarity.   
Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Gobble, gobble...  
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
@czarivey - For you https://www.youtube.com/shorts/tN2QhNn6j5Q Confirms his genius.  
Old records.
Haven't you heard about "Riding the Remote"? The loud passages are few and far between. Turn up the volume and enjoy -just be ready with the volume control when the crescendos happen. Regards  
Old records.
OP: The volume you use for playback can affect the perceived detail. Classical music has a wider dynamic range than Pop/Rock. Try increasing your normal volume and see if this helps. Example: Reference Recordings digital (wide dynamic range) must ... 
Does a particular musician’s songwriting and artistry speak to you above all others?
Too many to list. Peter Gabiel, Paul Simon, Early Eric Clapton, Dan Fogelberg...  
Have you found your "End-Game" speakers yet? I have. And it feels so good!!!
Currently have B&W 804 D3s. I think moving up to 803 D4s would do it for me (just because they look so cool -Walnut body with silver turbine).