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Better Sound For Free!

Read about this pearl in Jim Smith's book Get Better Sound:
If you are using a CD player, try turning it off and unplugging it from the wall outlet. Wait for one minute, not any longer. His theory is that this allows the computer in the the CDP to reboot.
I would presume this should also benefit outboard DACs.
I tried it and could tell a difference the first time I did it. Everything sounded better, clearer.
 I do it weekly now, but not detecting any further gains in SQ.
Bottom line: my system sounds better. And it cost nothing. 

Tom
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dweller
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I'd like to know: If your CD player is turned on, is the LASER active or only when you press PLAY? These things are only good for about ten years then must be replaced...
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geoffkait
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The laser comes on only after you press PLAY. Would you believe I have a product that is activated by the laser when PLAY is pressed? Actually the CD is inserted into the player on the tray when PLAY is pressed, then the laser comes in when the CD is in place over the laser.

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willemj
Unplugged electronics are among the major causes of domestic fires.

>>>>Seems rather unlikely. Have any evidence?

willemj
Leaving them on also wastes precious energy.

>>>>>The user is paying for the energy. And the user want to use it. Who are you to dictate how someone uses energy? What price good sound? Duh!
willemj
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Sorry my mistake. I meant electronics that are still plugged in. As for energy waste, well, look what is happening to the climate. In economics this is called externalities.
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If you want to go live in a cave somewhere be my guest. Do you have any idea how much water is wasted every hour? Write your congressman, mayor, whatever.
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