Thoughts and Non Thoughts

The Denon 16611UD is a Universal Player that can play Blue Ray, DVDs, CDs and, most of all, SACDs.   I use it purely as a SACD Stereo player through its 2-channel analog outs.       It connects via a NAD304 used as a line pre-amp into a Conrad Johnson MV55 tube amp.     This is where the alchemy begins. With the superb SACD playback of the Denon feeding the CJ, it is as close to analog as digital can be.   At the end of the chain are the LSA2 Towers giving out a full range rendition.   The first time I heard SACD many years ago, I was wowed. When I heard this combination play in my system, I felt that "wow factor" again. Priceless. Cables: Acoustic Zen Reference and MIT T5 interconnects, Rega Duet speaker cables  (Shot with a Canon 6D using a 40mm 2.8 STM pancake lens)

Food for thought: Can you have passion without love? Can you have love without passion?  By the way, this is not limited to amorous relationships - the question applies to one's relationship with other people, friends, hobbies, profession, work, business, volunteer activities, etc. Some say "passion" can be equated with "desire" while "love" equates to "commitment".  Which is better, passion without love or love without passion?