How important is spending time with your gear?

Audio gear is like my motorcycle and automobiles to me.  It’s a passion I’ve had all of my 59 years. Its akin to being next to my motorcycle even though it may not be running. 

I enjoy the mechanics and build quality even though it may not be doing what it was designed to do.  I admire the design and engineering that goes into the things regardless of whether it’s pumping music or exhaust notes out. 

So answer to the original question; I need all of it around me, if I’m “on the property”. It’s like artwork to me.

Cheers

I think it’s a great idea except for the remote control issue.

A very good question.

If I could enjoy my music without any technology in the listening room, that would be the utopian listening experience.

I like to see all of my gear. Including the cables. It cost more than my house.😍 Plus i do not have a wife to spoil my fun. lol.

@erik_squires 

I think most people here are anachrophiles.  We do like looking at our gear while we listen.  Of course many pieces are beautifully designed and constructed as well as engineered so it is a pleasure to look at it.  eg my Martin Logan CLX Anniversaries, Simon Yorke record player, even the brutal Krell KRS200s.

But @bobpyle expresses the wish of the next generation.  Kids today want music and everything else pumped directly into their brains and pretty soon this will be the norm.  I can't think of anything worse, and I doubt the sound quality will be any good.  But they don't care about that.  Good SQ is not cool.