RE: My audiophile experience and the power that drives it

I believe most people think the higher the price of an item the better it should perform. While spending time in high end listening environments I found this quite fictional and now find myself purchasing vintage receivers that no one would touch in 80's that are now very sought after and considered audiophile grade equipment. As we become more engulfed in our depressed monetary systems, there becomes an appreciation of the older quality products that were built to last and withstand time. And yes, it all comes down to the player and the listener.