Perhaps the best thing for sanity is to buy something and go on a vacation while it plays.At today's prices, after buying something interesting, there is no money left for a vacation!
But I don't think continous play is the best way to break the component in. I like to turn things off and on, play different media (CDs, non-hybrids, hybrids), use all the controls, have rest periods where it's off for a couple of hours, and so on.
Regards,