How do you separate the two? You can't have one without the other unless your using the amp for other purposes in which case your question is irrelevant. In the context of comparison, your question makes sense. 'I love this amp so much more than that other one that I just want to hear it perform'. But in what way? You can't help still enjoying the music that goes with it. It's been that way for me since the beginning and I would dare wager it's the same for just about everyone here whether about amps or just tweaks.
And in the context of Bob's reply, nothing changes. If God declared 'It's music or gear', what fool would choose the gear?
And in the context of Bob's reply, nothing changes. If God declared 'It's music or gear', what fool would choose the gear?