Hi. So what exactly happens during night hours and why the sound is so much better ? Either it comes from the better power supply during the night and much less electric noise or is this simply much more quiteter ? That made me think that something is so substantially elusive in Hi Fi and that is what makes the owner unhappy about their systems. It is the specific mid range - treble ambient elevation that can be at most only in quiet heard. I think this is the reason for any good system. If these ambience specifications were more emphasised in all loudspeakers , most would be satisfied with their sound. I noticed this with almost any passive speaker I had - that sounded extremely good during the night and simply average like during the day. Is this because of the less power pollution or simply night ambience ?
Night listening sessions reflection
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nopiano
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This has long intrigued me too. I've tended to think the same, that it's both the mains and the quieter background. What I've never been able to isolate, however, is the fact it also follows an extended listen, so everything is fully warmed up.
These days, lots of non ideal garbage, like wifi and mobile phone signals still exist after midnight. My best recollection of what you describe is now a few decades ago, when those distractions didn't exist and my source was exclusively records, however.
Interested in others experiences.
These days, lots of non ideal garbage, like wifi and mobile phone signals still exist after midnight. My best recollection of what you describe is now a few decades ago, when those distractions didn't exist and my source was exclusively records, however.
Interested in others experiences.
nopiano said:
Exactly. Nice to see you have experienced this also. With me the difference is enormous. At 03:00 my system sounds like I was sitting in a studio...a bit strange and interesting.
probably got more to do with air pressure and less ambient noise rather than things such as power supply etc.
insider9
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Other reason mentioned might be also a factor but the biggest for me is lack of visual clues.
I prefer to listen in the dark.
I prefer to listen in the dark.
insider9
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Haha, I've been in studios at 3am and at that time not much critical listening is done. It's more around other senses like taste... fine liqueurs, etc.stereoman said:
And because of this it came upon me that it might be worthy to buy one of those not expensive galvanic filters aka stereo line isolators and put them inbetween CD - Amp and TT - Amp. Maybe this is the case...Has anyone tried similar to these ?
http://www.dynavox-audio.de/produkte/spalte4/diverses/gli-21-stereo-line-isolator.html
http://www.dynavox-audio.de/produkte/spalte4/diverses/gli-21-stereo-line-isolator.html
stereoman said:
is there a hum on your stereo when you are not playing anything? If so, then it might be worth. No, hum, no point.
Still, credit for completley ignoring the myriad of actual possibilities and going straight for I must buy something route...
stereoman said:
room treatment is what you want then. Not very missus friendly, but will give you much better results than shiny boxes.
insider9
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The secret is not to believe what you are hearing. The secret is to come on here....and someone who isn't hearing what you're hearing, will tell you what you are actually hearing. *crazy*
Simples. *angel*
Simples. *angel*
nopiano
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grimharry said:
I once had a Great Aunt Mable
Who was attached to the wall with a Cable
When replaced with another
She turned into her brother
As her voice broke and sounded less stable.
insider9
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grimharry said:
....or not buy, as everything sounds the same and snake oil salesmen lurk like wolves in the undergrowth, waiting for a stray Ungulate to come along.
...but yes, I think you've got it.
stereoman said:
I have always believed that plugging an amp directly into the wall is the way to go....unless you have very poor power.
I also believe you get cleaner mains at very quiet times, which affects the sound for the better......but I keep being told I am mistaken.
CnoEvil said:
I am 100% sure you are not mistaken ! I am a very critical listener - a difference ( from the audiophile sound analysis view ) is huge !
Un be lie va ble..Actually I wanted to do a spin off of this thread. I think I nailed it and got it. For the first time I plugged my amp directly to a wall socket. Oh man, a difference like hell...I am almost positive that it is about the noise pollution that eases during the night now and lets itself know in socket extensions where most of the gear is usually connected - some of you were right, try to plug the amp directly and hear yourself. I do not think this is my "hearing imagination", or maybe ? Please confirm. Sounds so much better.
stereoman said:
If you have the stomach for it, here is a typical Mains related thread, with very differing opinions:
https://www.whathifi.com/forum/hi-fi/mains-blocks-conditioners-regenerators
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