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Why it really does sound better at night—especially after 9 p.m.

Most audiophiles have noticed this phenomenon. There are many conjectures.

Here are mine:

(1) The power line feed is more pure — there’s less machinery and fewer
motors to corrupt the power lines. Remember, your sound comes from
modulated AC power…

(2) There may be more power available in the evening, especially when compared to times of peak demand (such as weekdays in the summer).

(3) It’s quieter.

(4) You’re winding down and you can be more attentive to the music.

(5) There are fewer distractions.

(6) It’s generally darker in the room, which leads to #7.

(7) You can make it very dark, which provides the ultimate home listening
situation, as you remove the distracting visual cues that prevent a
suspension of disbelief.


Best regards,

Jim Smith


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