There is no substitute for sound preference. It's a winning combination of all elements under the same roof...our roof. It's a private personal "music sound flow" matter.
I appreciate the scientific measurements of the audio gear and mechanical speakers.
But they are not ruling my life, my ears, my music listening enjoyment, my life's satisfaction. I use them as a guide but not the only guide in existence.
I respect vintage audio gear, reconditioned audio gear sound. I enjoy modern and old well recorded music albums of the music I like...Opera, Chorales, Classical Chamber, Classical Orchestral, Solo Piano, Solo Cello, Solo Violin, Jazz, Blues, International, Electronica, New Age, New Wave and Tango.