I get equal enjoyment from both sides of the coin. I love to play and I love the techie stuff however I learned a long time ago to not mix the two. I have my full PA set up in the living room and play at least a full 1 hour set each day. When playing I do not fiddle with the techie side of things.When I'm done playing I work on any tech issues I may have.At this point my system is so fine tuned I don't really have any issues.
I play strictly covers but don't obsess on having them sound JUST like the record. I have created my own unique band. I stay true to the melody, chord progression,and somewhat the arrangement.The production is mine.BIAB/RB have limitations. Learn to work with them.