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Amplifier warm up

I was plalying Boz Scaggs, "Silk Degrees" LP.  After side one, I ate dinner.  One hour later I played side 2.  The second side sounded clearer, more vibrant with better sound stage. I have a Parasound P6 preamp and Parasound Halo A21+ amp.  Is it possible that an hour of warm up improved performance?
aeschwartz
n80
2,116 posts
 
In my case it would be easier to explain that my ears or my mood had warmed up.
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millercarbon
12,531 posts
 
Yes, that's exactly what happened. These are solid state components. SS takes much longer than tubes to warm up and sound their best. In fact they really should be left on 24/7 if you want them to sound their best. But hey, don't take my word for it. Simply leave them on the next few days and see, er hear, for yourself.
mike_in_nc
1,146 posts
 
Gear warms up, sure, = and you were more relaxed after dinner. Any chance you had a drink with it?
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