If we start with the idea that a given hi-fi and a given recording have “own sound” and practical limits, and a given listener “knows something about Music”, then what do we have when we introduce recorded music via hi-fi to the listener in question? On the face of it, it appears we have a situation where the listener must somehow adapt in order to hear and experience Music via sound issuing from a hi-fi. In terms of adaptation, what could be involved with the system, practically speaking, and what might be involved with regards to the listener’s personal adaptation to the circumstances? Is the process the same for any hi-fi presenting any Music to any listener at any time and placeif and ? Are there also “gaps” to fill, and if so, what and how? Can we stipulate that certain adjustments are made to both systems and listeners, including but not limited to “dealing with” the limits and shape of the pass band the system is capable of, also system “dynamics”, also the “abilities” of the listener to hear, likely including some “mental filtration” along with physical limits, also “relevant imagination” to “fill in any blanks” or “resolve conflicting information”. I am thinking, if the listener is just reacting to sound, that might be different from actually listening to and for Music, especially when the listener is “musically challenged”.>>

Paul S