Yes, I believe you have to find your own version of what works. I went from speakers with cones, to ribbons, to electrostatics over a twenty year period. I also went from solid state to tubes. I ended up with Logans/CJ/Sony SACD and am very satisfied and it works for me and my room. However, I am aware of some awfully good stuff besides my preferences. I heard Avalon Eioldons (sp?) at a friends and thought they sounded magnificent. I also miss the flat out efficiency and dynamics of my old JBL monitors when I want to listen to the Stones loud.
Listen, please yourself, and enjoy the search
Listen, please yourself, and enjoy the search