For critical listening SQ is a big factor. Now that my ears have been spoiled with a fairly good rig I cant even listen to some of my old favorite songs that are fair to poor recordings. I think better systems bring out the best in good recordings and the worst in fair to bad recordings.
Yet, Im ok with wife's blue tooth JBLs by the pool where its just background music.
I do now appreciate other music that I use to not like if its a quality recording.
Ex. Bought an Analog Production lp of various female singers. Some I knew I liked others no. Judy Collins Diamonds and Rust was an instant turn off on the radio, but this Analog Production version sounds so good its my go to for showcaseing my rig to friends.