No one is saying shielding doesn't work. It is scientifically proven. It's a necessary part of electronics. Systems sounding best late at night is nothing to do with some additional effect of cable shielding.
noise on the line
question : power noise & cables :
- most people agree that in the weeee hours of the morning, with limited power line use and "wifi" / data noise, any stereo sounds better - optimal. If a vast majority of audiophiles listen during non-midnight/early morning hours why isn't it scientifically acknowledged that audio cables with various shielding theories, intended to eliminate "wifi"/data and power line noise, are valid, not snake oil?!
I've had an H/K A500 and Bose 301's when I was much younger. Sounded great, Memorable so far.
But as a working new Dad, ,my best memories were very late listening.
I'm currently listening to Maggie .6
s (OLD) and a Mod Wright / Oppo Pre-dac Streamer through Vinni Rossi Int Amp, and it sounds absolutely wonderful.
Long Story Short, Power & Shielding & cable geometry make a world of difference.
Otherwise, why do our stereo's sound best after everyone is gone to bed and turn off all the lights?