How do you know when a stereo sounds good?


When do you know your system is pleasing to listen to? How do you conclusively prove to yourself that your system sounds good to you? How do you determine that you enjoy listening to music through your stereo? Do you have a suite of measurements that removes all shadow of a doubt that you are getting good sound, sound that you enjoy? Please share.

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When my mind stops wandering as it usually does, and I am captivated by the performance, music, or noticing something wonderful about a composition that I thought I knew well. Presently, I am disappointed with the system that I have, and need to rethink my approach. So yes, I know when I am NOT happy too.

@boxer12 

When a system has the ability to electronically resurrect dead musicians & they are in the room with you.  
 

exactly!

I know my system is good , when I get all the critism  to my stereo, and still loving it.And continues to invite them😀

 This post brings up something I often wonder about. 

Best song title tie in- "What kind of fool..." 

The other question I have is why do you sit down one day

and absolutely love the way your system sounds yet the

next day conclude it is nothing special?