I find the Alan Parsons quote odd, from my personal perspective. I listen to the music THROUGH my system because my system makes it so I hear everything as best it can be ( to the relative limits of my system. I don't have or have had the opportunity to hear a 6+ figure system ). As a result I greatly enjoy the listening experience on multiple levels, seamlessly shifting through emotional and physical, tangible and intangible, etc. etc. with a Buddha smile.
Garbage In - Garbage Out
Been reading a tremendous amount of information and opinion on what makes up a great stereo system, and all the ways to improve the sound. Seems we give little attention to the music going into the system. There are certain tracks that just make my stereo come alive. I think yeah, that's where the money went! Other tracks are limp. Since some music sounds terrific, the not so much stuff can't be the fault of my equipment, but must be the recording itself. So many recordings suffer from poor engineering, mixing, pressing etc.... I would be interested to hear what your favorite tracks are when you really want to show what your system is capable off. Limit of two selections? Artist - Album - Track. Like:
Miles Davis - In A Silent Way - Shhh/Peaceful (Side One)
Grant Green - Idle Moments - Idle Moments (Title Track)
Miles Davis - In A Silent Way - Shhh/Peaceful (Side One)
Grant Green - Idle Moments - Idle Moments (Title Track)