Why do audiophiles shun feedback in amplifiers?

Onemug,
Yes, the objective (at least for me)is to capture as much of the true sound of live instruments that`s reasonably possible.That`s the best template I know of. I realize others disagree but I`ve found no better way to obtain good sound at home.
Regards,

Charles, I'm with you.

Charles, in what sense is your goal a template? How and why would anyone disagree? What has the contention been so far in this thread? I seriously don't mean to be provocative but something's gone over my head here and "I don't know what it is".

Csontos,
I`m speaking in a general sense (not just comments on this thread). There are people who don`t believe that live music is useful or beneficial for judging the merits of audio components. Some advocate truefulness to the recording source as a more accurate approach.I don`t find that method the better option. Go through the archives and you`ll find more than a few of these advocates.
Regards,

Oh. I guess the entire chain of events is dependent on each link to arrive at the desired destination. I never looked at it that way. Makes a lot of sense considering the limitations of each component. But then you are limited by the recording source, aren't you? The best you can hope for is a general level of synergy. Then again, isn't that everyone's goal regardless of their point of view? Is yours a "method" or simply a different mindset? No matter one's approach, it seems in the end, we all find the light at the end of the tunnel. What's good is good, no matter how we formulate it. I can understand the stumbling block in relying solely on reviews when assembling a system. However your ears don't lie. Having to settle once money is spent is obviously the worst that can happen. Sad if we only find the light at the end of the tunnel when we can afford to. I've recognized a few heroes on this site so far. Not enough going on to single them out vs. the bs. though.