Are You on the Road to... Audio hell?
OK. I can see the way that this thread is going.
Before we descend into another "You're a complete moron because you disagree with me" thread, let me repeat my view (and it's obvious really) that we all listen to different things. We also all have different priorities. For example, many people are so put off by the higher noise levels on vinyl that, to them, any cdp is better than any tt. It's a valid point.
I contend that any piece of equipment that sounds better to any person IS better for that person.
Of course, some people could use a little sonic education. 
Have a look at this article by Leonard Norwitz and Peter Qvortrup. I found it amusing (and interesting).
Are You on the Road to... Audio Hell?