In Reply to: Is this a psychological issue or does my madness reflect the real world? posted by felrob on November 20, 2009 at 12:40:47:
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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Follow Ups
- Why it really does sound better at night—especially after 9 p.m. - Jim Smith 11/21/0912:17:11 11/21/09 (5)
- And he's more likely to be stoned. nt - tinear 08:40:57 11/22/09 (3)
- Being stoned does'nt help much... - Abel McCain 09:07:45 11/22/09 (2)
- By stoned I was meaning either pot or booze. Now, in the pot domain, I think generations of - tinear 12:32:44 11/22/09 (1)
- Glad to hear that. (nt) - Abel McCain 15:07:09 11/22/09 (0)
- Well put. - Poindexter 20:08:31 11/21/09 (0)