Amazing what your ears can tell you.
You've just had an epiphany. And now that you know, you can't ever go back.
And I agree......next up: Try a new power cord. :)
Maybe even try a fuse. :)
Disservice: XLR interconnects
I ended up shelling out some serious bucks and buying Cardas XLR interconnects and connected them between the Luxman C900U, M10X and the hifi Rose RS150B. I am blown away, at the details and just how it bumped up the sensation of just the beautiful musicality..
I have to say, I am no longer in the camp of cables don't matter. In fact, I think folks who say cables do not matter are doing a great disservice to the audiophile community.