i am a firm believer in warm electronics sounding the components best...i've started turning on the equipment when i get home from work for listening that may or maynot take place that evening. also, i noticed evening listening is more sonically pleasing than day time
I totally agree!
In response to the original inquiry, I would say that it depends. You have to be aware of the truth that not all material will have the same sonics than your best of the best "favorite" LP, CD, or whatever source you choose. Yes, it will not sound as good than the best ones, but is that your system's fault? Isn't it that you have to thank your system in this case because it reflects exactly what kind of material you are feeding it?
Does my system sound good all the time? No! But that's the way I like it because it speaks the truth. I wish I will not see the day that my system will sound good all the time. Because if it does, it's a sure sign that I am becoming deaf or have only a few steps before la-la land.