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Variations in how your system sounds?

Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere.
My system sounds consistently good to my ears for the majority of listening sessions but every now and again (say 1 in 20) it sounds slightly 'off' -- not its usual self. It is a very small difference but i do hear it. I would describe it as a slight lack of focus and dynamics. This has happened through many changes of all components.
Is it my mood, or hearing variation? Do i need to filter my power? Do you have similar experiences?
mike60
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gshepardbuster
620 posts
 
Mine does the same, whenever it happens I use a demagnitizer disc and its cured.
chadeffect
586 posts
 
I used to have this problem. After much frustration & tweaking,
I think that power regeneration & fairly regular demagnetising (demag via power supply) solved this.
meiwan
399 posts
 
You might consider that your hearing changes day to day, and throughout the day. It is likely not your equipment at all, but you. Humidity levels, exposure to other noise, barometric pressure all affect your hearing.

Dirty power could also be the culprit, although you would likely hear differences more frequently, or at different times of the day if that were the case.
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tpreaves
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10-13-11: Meiwan
You might consider that your hearing changes day to day, and throughout the day. It is likely not your equipment at all, but you. Humidity levels, exposure to other noise, barometric pressure all affect your hearing.

Dirty power could also be the culprit, although you would likely hear differences more frequently, or at different times of the day if that were the case.
Great post Meiwan, I agree 100%.
bdgregory
1,715 posts
 
I always attributed it to psychology, or physiology (ie my hearing). Also, have you ever noticed how if you leave on vacation for a while, how sweet your system sounds on return?
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