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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?
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aewarren
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Boz Scaggs always sounds better on a full stomach. My s.s. Ayre amps have a standby mode in which they are always on but not fully powered until ready to use. They fully warm up (to my ears) in about 15 minutes.

Like johnto said, why didn't you just play side A again to compare?
aewarren
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There are a few other possibilities that were not considered:

1. Side One of the LP may be your favorite and thus it may have gotten more play and is showing its age compared to Side 2 that is more pristine.
2. By the time you had finished your meal, the power grid in your area may have become less busy and therefore better suited to your listening session.
3. That bong hit.
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