Last night the Music took over….


I woke up this morning a little hungover, not from wine but from the lingering spell of last night’s listening session. Nicki Parrott’s voice was still in my head, smoky and rich, wrapped in the warmth of Black Coffee album on vinyl.

You may or may not be a fan of hers, and that’s okay because this post isn’t just about singing praises for her impeccable storytelling. It’s about those moments we all chase… the ones when your system disappears, and the music breathes with such life and intimacy, it feels like the artist is right there with you.

Last night, my system was at its absolute peak. Everything clicked. The performance was spellbinding, her tone so warm, her phrasing so present, it made me pause and ask myself:

Have I finally reached the point where I can stop tweaking… and just enjoy the music?

So I’m curious…have you had one of those nights where the gear disappears, and the music just becomes the room?

What was playing? 

I’d love to hear about those moments that made you forget the tweaks, the specs, and the chase… and just feel! 

lalitk

Showing 4 responses by jayctoy

OP Iam a fan of Nikki and Venus recording. If your system does not sing on their amazing recordings then the system is not there yet. Congratulations I know what you have experienced.

OP when we hear our systems perform like you have ? We say maybe Iam done. Until one day I auditioned the holostage tweak? I can’t listen without them. So really this hobby is a journey. Am I done ? I like to think Iam.. I say for now?

Op Venus has a vynil box set and sacd 30th anniversary pricey but very very good. I got both the vynil and sacd box set.

Pindac 300B are addictive , my friend who own Aric amp love them too. I do have the viva 300B integrated.