I was gone for a week and when I returned today my system sounded amazing immediately, likely (obviously) because I hadn't heard it for a week. My Pass XA-25 always take an hour or so to sound its best, and I had a new Julian Lage album to enjoy...highly recommended by the way...he has Bill Frisell along on this one.
Listening after your entire system was powered off cold for a week+
Have you ever had your entire system completely unplugged-powered off for a week+, turned it all on, sat down for a brief listen, and immediately became disappointed with the sound after a cold startup?
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With temporary amnesia, rediscovered again today for the 100th time there were no problems with my dac or tubes or any component failures going on.
@4-5 hours warmup, a radical transformation with the sound. Transformers on the dac, preamp, amps, all warmed up - - woah, here comes the missing tone, texture, soundstage, opening up nicely, and musicality. "There it is!". Email this link to self, revisit periodically as prescribed. Maybe an isolated case :)