I listen because I like to listen to music? I also like it to sound the best it can but it can’t everywhere all the time so that’s fine and I will still listen if it sounds at all good. Audible distortion is right out for the most part but I like a sweet sounding tube amp as much as the next guy. But given the choice I will listen on my best system system setup. On any given day I could chose to listen in over a dozen ways including car and headphones. Variety is the spice of life! Viva la music and good sound to boot!