My master bedroom and listening room, are at opposite ends of the house, so besides keeping my gear on 24 / 7, I leave my FM tuner playing through the system, 24 / 7, as I find the system sounds better and more consistent this way, for when I am ready, to sit and listen. Living alone allows me to do this. Daisy, my Calico, and Coco, my Maine Coon, are fine with it.