So, I conclude from the specialised little amp, the clever little audio guys are on a secret agenda to introduce technology into our homes that is ready to go 100% vinyl.

Always wondered about the function of a pre-amp v regular amp. Once you step into the world of amplifiers there can be no doubt there is a gender divide.

hearing fatigue

a tremendous modern problem for me and you both. And I do mean this metaphysically.

May I tentatively suggest, one could read in your closing sentence, that a lot more matters than we any longer can be dealing with? We shrug and, on a good day, smile compasionately, on a bad day sneer, "am I bothered?". "Do as you like, as long as you're happy". What more can the likes of you and me do but dance to the music as it is played. (Ok dancing is another thing I cannot do, but you get my drift).