Dr, Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

I’m usually Dr. Jekyll, feeling fortunate to know that my current system sounds better than any I have owned before. Mr. Hyde occasionally appears when I start to wonder what this or that would sound like in my system if I could afford it. I don’t go there very often..

When I first got into this hobby, I definitely focused more on the technical aspects of songs. Now, the only time I listen critically is if there's a component change. Not to say I don't like listening critically to spectacular recordings, of course I do as do most of us.

You know you've hit the sweet spot with your system when you just listen to the music. That said, I still like to find the best recorded versions of what I like to listen to but won't lose sleep if I can't since it all sounds very good anyway.

Great thread!  I battle with this too. 

I do find carving out some alone time just to sit is very helpful.  A glass of scotch and some cannabis can do wonders here too. Another thing I do if my Dr. J is getting in the way a lot is to deprive myself of listening for a bit.  I find that when I return, Mr. Hyde's jubilation dwarfs Dr. J's negativity!

@roxy54 

+1... and grateful!  

Just a needed correction:

Dr. Jekyll is the good guy.

 Mr. Hyde is the monster.