How much reality do you really need?

Epistemology 101: the coffee table may be a figment of my imagination, or it may be a bunch of subatomic particles or even electromagnetic waves, but it sure hurts when I knock my shin against it.

"Music (i.e. art) is nor reality. It is freedom from reality.".

Mijostyn,

I, of course, realize that obsessing over the sound to the detriment of the music is not to be wished for. But DYSFUNCTIONAL???
That word has such pejorative implications, it should not be glibly used. Compulsive, yes.  And many of us are infused with that curse.  It’s almost the nature of the hobby.
But  I find the term dysfunctional way too strong and ultimately insulting.

Reality. What a concept.

rvpiano, why on earth are you so sensitive to a word? It means, functioning badly. It is not meant to be insulting in any way shape or form.
Just a short 75 years ago we were blowing up people with A bombs. Now there's an insult. An insult is an expression or word you hurl at an individual. Then you slap him in the face and challenge him to a dual. We are such cool creatures, anyway. Please, get yourself a gin and tonic, don't forget the lime and chill out.