Do you ever just listen to music

FWIW, I am more of a gestalt listener. By that I mean I can identify which of two components or recordings I like better, but I am not as good as identifying subtle differences in SQ that result in my overall preference of one over another. Unless of course there are major problems. I usually just sit back and listen (and most often am doing something else at the same time, since I have more than a bit of ADD). I usually have to concentrate really, really hard in order to listen analytically, esp. if I like the music.

Jaxwired,
No problem. I was just splitting hairs semantically but agree with what you say.
I should wait and think before posting. :-)

All the best,
Nonoise

One should be able to totally relax w/a system...If not, change it.

Mrtennis, please prove your hypothesis in all genres of music, otherwise the final grade of your term paper will be downgraded with "more examples needed".

If I am not actively tweaking, I just listen for pure enjoyment.