A well appointed beautiful system like yours can definitely benefit from an upgraded power cord. That’s a very nice CD player, try something like Zavfino FINA OCC PC (14AWG) MKII and report back your findings.
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You’ve touched on a profound aspect of audio enjoyment, the emotional connection to music often transcends analytical listening. While some enthusiasts focus on dissecting every sonic detail, the ultimate goal is to enjoy the music and feel immersed in the experience. Ultimately, trust your ears. The best audio system is the one that lets you forget about the gear and lose yourself in the music. It sounds like you’re already there—enjoy the journey! |
Merry Christmas! Speaking of identifying gains or losses…I can only share my experience. I believe self-awareness is a gift. Sometimes we wrestle with the desire for acute perception and clarity in evaluating gear, but it’s important to remember and rely on time and context to form meaningful impressions. Patience is the key in evaluating a piece of gear as sometimes subtle differences reveal themselves over days or weeks, not in an instant. Trusting your intuition over time often leads to better decisions. And Quest, regrettably, it isn’t a straight line. We often go through iterations of gear before finding the one that has the highest synergy. I come to realize, no single piece of gear will “fix” everything or provide an immediate revelation every time. When I hear incremental improvements, I celebrate those small wins as they are the steps toward your ideal sound. The fact that you’re enjoying the music and staying engaged in the process shows you’re already succeeding. Acute hearing is just one tool; your ability to connect emotionally with the music is far more important. By balancing curiosity with patience, you’ll continue to refine your system and deepen your appreciation for the journey. Keep at it—I believe you’re doing great!
@audphile1 +1, on clean power and power cords. The combination of them made a profound difference in my audio system. |
Thanks for sharing the EMF device link. Good recommendation but I don’t think many of us have the luxury to space out our components. At best, we can try to isolate the worst offenders. I watched the video and honestly shocked to see the reading from microwave. I just placed an order off Amazon, it will be interesting to see which component of mine needs the most isolation. |
+1, @yoyoyaya Your post outlines an interesting contrast between the two perspectives. I believe striking a balance between the two perspectives is the key. Theoretical models need to evolve as new data comes in, which ultimately leads to more accurate and sophisticated understandings of the world. It’s in this constant feedback loop that the richness of human knowledge grows. |
Thanks for your post. Any thoughts or direct experience with Neotech NEMOP-3300 power cable? |