Frank,
Im also with you- I would add that I prefer to listen in whatever playmack mode seems the most pleasing. While I generally mean "realistic" it could sometimes be less realistic- an example would be heavily tracked music. I mean- how does Dark Side of The Moon sound in real life anyway?! [Linked Image from softronix.com]

to the 2 ch purists, I would tell them that stereo was originally planned to use 3 channels- but the technology wasnt there. modes like Trifield and Logic 7 really help the experience. I have been listening exclusively in Trifield for years now. Once in a while I try it as just plain 2.0 and the other modes, DPLII Mus 6, etc. I always come back to Trifield.

Hooray for Trifield!!!! [Linked Image from softronix.com]

Best regards,
Jerry
Main System: 861v6, DSP8000s in corners, DSP7000s Center and Sides, 1-9 humans.