If there was a theoretical perfect audio system, capable of reproducing sound in a totally accurate manner, with an unlimited 20/20k spl capacity and perfect, but absolutely invisible, environmental correction, nothing to see, to touch, to calibrate, to position.
You sit down and just whatever you want sounds perfect. Would you still like this hobby?
First I believe your theoretical perfection is an unobtainable goal, but we are asymptotically approaching it.I voted "Yes" because every step I take in that direction seems to be a positive one. There is progressively less visual information to distract me from the music (sound).
I voted yes too as in my own way I have come very close to reaching this goal. My equipment is hidden out of view and mostly in another room. I mostly use Roon and control my system with my iPad so in my listening room there is an iPad connected to all the music I require and a pair of speakers. No cable lifters or mono blocks proudly placed on altars.
That said, I love the aesthetics of vintage audio gear and have a small collection of my favorites, but they are not in my listening room or even plugged in.