Mark I'm not sure if I should say "thank you" first or apologize first. But, either way I appreciate your effort and it will make it easier for me to know which direction to go. My hearing is not top of the line (neither is my hearing aids) however, I would very much like to be able to hear the nuances and subtleties you describe. That won't happen but at least I have a better understanding as to what is possible sonically. In all the years I have had an interest in "hi-fi" I can say I probably NEVER had my system set up properly. I did not chase components but usually stayed with one system. My first was a combination of a Yamaha integrated amp and Yamaha tuner. A B&O turntable and Klipsch Heresy speakers. These were later replaced by Yamaha M-2s, T-1 (?) tuner, C-4 pre and Infinity RS11a speakers and a Yamaha cd player. Believe it was there first iteration. . I enjoyed the system but never ever had it set up right.
Again Mark thank you for writing it up and posting. I very much appreciate it.
Mike