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Rob wrote:
It could just be that certain modes of reproduction produce a more
satisfying result. A painter's rendition, a musician's performance, a
poet's meter, a writer's (etc). These examples may result in a more
satisfying, more *realistic*, experience of the original event, despite
the fact their efforts are not technically facsimiles.

Is distortion always bad?

No. A fairly classic example was over driving analogue tape with open
brass to get more 'edge'.

Trouble is with a home system is that most use it for a variety of stuff.
And whilst a coloured speaker, for example, might sound ok on some stuff
it will be very tiring on speech.

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