If there are any "audiophiles" on this board its you, mr p.
My experience too has been long and hardfought.
My system is primarily HT, but I think that was a mistake. I miss the days when I had
a two channel system.
I am giving up the "track" for a new years resolution, so maybe I will try to put my 602's
into a modest integrated amp/CDPLAYER/ turntable, use the 305's for the HT,
get some cheapos for the back...
I too sit in the dark and play discs, I have to turn off my TV, and nothing has ever been more fun than a great sound stage spread across the room, with your favorite music
coming outta it.
That system will be "high end" to me