A few years ago I tweaked my setup to present details better and I could notice certain inflections of voice or leading edge & harmonics on piano that many systems just can't reproduce. I loved it for a while, but eventually noticed that the result had given me leanness in mids (vocals and the body of violins, guitar, piano, etc.) and a frequency balance that de-emphasizes bass rhythm & tone. I more and more came to miss those things, but was not willing to give up speed, nuance, detail, and depth of soundstage. Without both, music just does not stay interesting unless listening to lo-fi. I now focus my efforts on both details & tone.
Bruce
Theories are not so much answers as questions, to be supported or undermined by experience & testing.
Source: Audiolab 6000CDT > Calyx 24/192 DAC
Amplification: Pass-design B1rev2 pre-amplifier > Neurochrome Modulus 686.
Loudspeakers: Proac Response 1SC
Cables/stands: spkr: MIT MH-750 biwire; IC: HT Truthlink; Target stands, sand-filled; Excel Cat6A 23AWG UFTP & 1attack.de Cat.7 SFTP.
Other: Balanced AC transformer to hydra mains distr; Bass traps & Acoustic panels; Isolation: Inner tube & roller bearings; 3xZyxel ES104A switches in series w/Vreg upgrades.