If you are thinking about the system you aren't "there" yet. Once you get "there" you think about your system when you aren't listening.
Do you ever just listen to music
Do you ever just listen to music without critiquing your system? On Thanksgiving I listened to music for 12 straight hours without one critique. It was the most fun I have had with my system in years. I put on some of the worst recordings I have a long with the best recording and they were all enjoyable to listen to. All in all it was a fun day.