What is the optimal temperature/humidity for audio

High humidity makes the system sound dry and brittle. If your source is a CDP then you probably don't mind since that's how they sound anyway. I have to run a humidifier in my room during the winter, or the system is almost unlistenable!

My main source is vinyl, so this is a big issue. The cartridge and the LP need some humidity in the air to keep from building up and releasing static electricity. The difference is not subtle in my room... in the summer I have to run a dehumidifier though... so whatever the answer is, it's somewhere in the middle...

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Nrchy exactly what CDP did you use for the dry brittle sound? I have yet to hear one.

I have never heard on that didn't sound dry and brittle... your ears must be soo much better than mine!

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Nrchy, Be warned. I just saw a bunch of guys down the street from you putting on some white sheets, heating up tar, cutting up some feather pillows, and chopping down a telephone pole. If I were you I'd not answer my door after dark! THEY'RE COMING TO GET YA!!!!!:-)

It varies by component. Several catridge makers will actually include a recommended range. Metal dome tweeter sound off when the temperature sinks to low. Paper cone/rubber cone drivers can be sensitive to humidity. But looking at it from the equipment's POV is probably backwards. Temperature and humidity will effect the listener far more directly and I would suggest it's best to set them with that in mind. If you're not physically comfortable, then how are you going to enjoy music?