Next time you go shopping or have a component home, let them hear the AB comparison. My girlfriend has been very adept at picking up on the differences between components when presented in this manner, as has my sister and other friends. Of course, she still has a system that consists of a Sony cd player, Pioneer receiver and Bose speakers. I have to admit, though, it sounds pretty good, especially considering the effort and $$$ spent. The other thing is that even when people can hear the difference, they may still question whether it is worth the cost and aggravation spent.