For some time I have been wondering about my own enjoyment of the music. I wonder if it doesnt depend on myself and my own state of mind as much as it does on my system.
There are moments when I realize Im listening for details, evaluating the gear and the presentation, getting hung up on system faults... these are often times when Im tense and worried and not ready to relax. I get all analytical and fussy. I couldnt really listen to the music even if I were paid to do it.
At other times I can let everything go, listen for the musical message and not care about the details of the gear and all the rest.
I think I need both of those states of mind. Because of the fussy moments, I have tweaked the system until it sounds much better now than when I got it. But Im sure glad there are the other times as well.
There are moments when I realize Im listening for details, evaluating the gear and the presentation, getting hung up on system faults... these are often times when Im tense and worried and not ready to relax. I get all analytical and fussy. I couldnt really listen to the music even if I were paid to do it.
At other times I can let everything go, listen for the musical message and not care about the details of the gear and all the rest.
I think I need both of those states of mind. Because of the fussy moments, I have tweaked the system until it sounds much better now than when I got it. But Im sure glad there are the other times as well.