@rvpiano - I think getting into the music more is a general result as your system is improved. In this case it was cables that seemed to be responsible for the improvement in sound quality.
For me, it was rolling some Mullard tubes in my Pathis that really elevated my system beyond what I thought was possible. That improvement compelled me to dabble in other areas like cables for the first time. Cables made things better, but the combination of upgrading my DAC and moving to a balanced Morrow Audio interconnect has resulted in another unbelievable improvement.
I think the designer of Iconoclast is on to something when he says that timing is the key. I think that great timing leads to a more visceral experience which ties into PRAT that gets your toes tapping and head nodding involuntarily.