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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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geoffkait
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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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geoffkait
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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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falconquest
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@geoffkait -  you may be on to something there. Let's see, high ceiling, expansive walls, good acoustics, throw in some bass traps and that cave may be just the thing!


japanjim
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I power of the mains breaker for one minute.  Does the whole house in one fell swoop!
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