Yup. If I’m here, I’m not listening regardless whether stereo is playing. If I’m listening, I’m not here. I don’t divide attention and I don’t do background music except for diner parties. Music is about the only thing that can hold my attention.
Is participating in this Forum infringing on and spoiling some of your listening time?
I think the question is listening vs reading. I have a great system that I adore. However, I regularly check my email, read the news and then go to this Forum… all while listening to music. All while not giving my undivided attention my music time.
I do look up frequently and marvel but get it gets a bit boring to just look at the space between the speakers.
Think my eyes need to be engaged as well as my ears.
When at a live performance, I do watch the performers. I don’t close my eyes and just space out.
However, I do frequently enjoy listening to my system and going into a meditative space. But while involved with the Forum, etc, I do split my attention.