Are there any absolute truths???


Whenever I ask an audio question it seems the answer always starts out with "Well...it depends". So I'm wondering if there are any audiophile "absolute truths" that we all can file away as great advice and use confidently over and over again. Just to get it started, I'll offer up the following and see how long they hold up before they get shot down.

Audiophile Absolute Truths:

#1. The quality of the stereo system is what the owner says it is, not someone else.

#2. System synergy is more important than anything else.

Both humorous and serious replies are welcome.
hank
In response to CDC:

"Absolute truth:
No matter how much you spend or what you buy you will never be satisfied."

I had a system 5+ years back in the UK (now in SF, Cal.) that cost minimal money but I had a fabulous room for it:

High ceilings
Brick walls (double thick)
About 20' x 16'
System was in a steel 2 shelf frame bolted to solid end wall

and no complaining neighbors!

System consisted of ($$ are very aprox and $=UK pounds)

Pioneer A400 integrated - Giant killer($120 used)
(I have never heard anything as satisfying since http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_116076_1583crx.aspx)

Pioneer stable platter CD used as transport ($200~)

Cabletalk speaker cable ($3 meter)
Unknown IC's

Cambridge DAC? (about $150-200)

Turntable Dual?? (made in Germany)

B&W P4's slim floorstanders - another Giant Killer (about $400 used)
http://www.audioreview.com/PRD_119142_1594crx.aspx

If I could have that system again I would be happy for life!
(the only thing stopping me is the voltage difference!)

Total cost about $1000 UK pounds, nirvana
...but do need the suitable environment too :)
Well said, Albert. Don't overlook other possibilities in that last thirty minutes before the visitor arrives:

1. A ground loop hum will appear when you've never had one before.

2. The visitor will bring a crying infant and/or a three year old curtain climber with inquisitive fingers.

3. The furnace blower will develop a rumble and the day will be far too cold to do without heat.

4. Worst of all, the distinguished visitor will be totally unimpressed.

will