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Has anyone NOT listened to their system for a long time?

As I went to the basement (i.e., listening room) the other day, I happened upon the Hem "Departure and Farewell" lp leaning up against the LSA Statement amp. I had been testing whether I could get rid of a slight distortion I was hearing through the VPI HW-19 Mk 4 turntable -- testing back in late August. 

I hadn't really made the time for any serious listening since then. Is this normal? I have two children - a 3- and a 5-year old, and a full time teaching job. So my evenings are filled and by 10 pm I'm ready for bed.

Has anyone else ever NOT listened to music via their system for a while? If so, why?
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jmcgrogan2
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I think it can be normal, as most audiophiles do have lives that require attention.
I find that I don't listen nearly as often in the summer, as household chores, golfing, vacation, family gatherings, on top of a 50-60 hour work week can make listening time scarce.

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My main system is in my living room downstairs and I have a secondary system (much less expensive) in my office upstairs.  I have gone months without turning on the main systyem where as I use the secondary system daily.  The reason is my wife is always watching TV in the living room and since I have the other system upstairs I figure, why bother her.  I take comfort in knowing that when I do turn the main system on, I will be flooded with good music.
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simao OP
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Thanks for the replies to both of you. I sometimes wonder during these long stretches of not listening, whether I'm slowly fading away from the hobby. That's an arresting thought, too.
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