So one system gets to X % and another a few more or a lot more %, still "probably" never going to get there.
And the beat goes on....
Edit- The narrative of judging audio systems of how close it gets or replicates live acoustic performances is fine for the 20 or X number of intellects on WBF, but there another couple hundred thousand audio system listeners that just use their audio systems or headphones to enjoy music.
More power and enjoyment to both camps.
Bob, many of my non-audiophile friends when listening to a good system comment on whether or not it sounds like real music. I think this has nothing to do with “20 intellectuals”. I actually can’t even figure out what you mean by that phrase. There seems an increasing attempt to divide people into camps which seems very strange to me. Lots of people are talking about the latest super DACs. Do we separate those who reference live music in the comparisons as some kind of intellectuals? Are there now thousands of people who feel with their hearts and 20 people on the forum who think with their brains? You lost me hear.