Mapman, as usual, has contributed eloquent and insightful commentary. He's a tough act to follow. :)
I can't say with certainty that my enjoyment of recorded music has increased commensurately with the improvements I've made to my system. Almost without exception, the pleasure that music provides me has little to do with the hardware. Once my system got to the point of being "good" or "excellent" much of that satisfaction was due to figuring out the usual audiophile conundrums and concerns.
Full disclosure: I must say, however, that I've never met a boombox I've truly loved.
I can't say with certainty that my enjoyment of recorded music has increased commensurately with the improvements I've made to my system. Almost without exception, the pleasure that music provides me has little to do with the hardware. Once my system got to the point of being "good" or "excellent" much of that satisfaction was due to figuring out the usual audiophile conundrums and concerns.
Full disclosure: I must say, however, that I've never met a boombox I've truly loved.