Has anyone ever cried listening to your system

It happens occasionally, although I think it is a function of the music more than the system. I suspect the same would have occurred on lesser systems wiht the same music. The one I remember most vividly was at Fidelis HiFi. Toward the end of a demo session, the owner played Israel Kamakawiwo Ole, Facing Future. I struggled to control the tears, staring up at the ceiling. This is some of the most beautiful, soulful music I have ever heard. I am not the only one; looking at the ratings of this disc on Amazon.com, I have never seen so many 5star ratings, such a lack of negative comment. If you have never heard this music, you must get it. If you are not moved by this music, seek an exorcist - someone has stolen your soul.

Some people are into this hobby for the equipment, some for the music, some both. I don't think there is any reason to be judgemental about any of these groups. I'm ionto it for both. People who are into it for the music will probably have a stronger emotional response than those into it for the equipment. This may not even be a complete truth, because people are into music for different reasons. My brother-in-law is a very talented musician, who seems to really enjoy the technical aspects of music, such as very complicated forms of jazz, which to me seem completely devoid of emotional content (or maybe I just don't get it). A chacun son gout.