To listen to and enjoy music. That's it, nothing more and nothing less. Thinking about it too much can rob music of it's joy and pleasure so be careful.
what is the purpose of a stereo system ?
yes this is a philosophical question. i think it is the basis for many disagreements as to what is good sound and is a useful issue to discuss.
here are 6 categories for identifying the purpose of a stereo system:
1)as a window on the source--neutrality (truth)
2)to recreate the sound of music--musicality (beauty)
3)to statisfy one's sonic preferences--idiosyncratic
4)as a status symbol to impress other people--non sonic (psychological)
5)to create a salutary affect, such as lowering blood pressure, relaxation, stimulation etc.--non sonic (physiological)
6)as a catalyst to enhancing another activity--background
some of the disagreements as to component preferences or the sound of stereo systems may result from differing ideas as to what a stereo system should do.
a stereo system which puts one to sleep--a salutary affect may be considered poor quality when viewed as a conveyor of what's on a recording.
i hope this helps to view componets ind stereo systems ina different perspective.
here are 6 categories for identifying the purpose of a stereo system:
1)as a window on the source--neutrality (truth)
2)to recreate the sound of music--musicality (beauty)
3)to statisfy one's sonic preferences--idiosyncratic
4)as a status symbol to impress other people--non sonic (psychological)
5)to create a salutary affect, such as lowering blood pressure, relaxation, stimulation etc.--non sonic (physiological)
6)as a catalyst to enhancing another activity--background
some of the disagreements as to component preferences or the sound of stereo systems may result from differing ideas as to what a stereo system should do.
a stereo system which puts one to sleep--a salutary affect may be considered poor quality when viewed as a conveyor of what's on a recording.
i hope this helps to view componets ind stereo systems ina different perspective.