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Put a lid on it (or not?)

We all know how the lid of a turntable, if fitted, in the closed position kills the sound. Well, I have always run my tube amps without their metal lids/covers. The result is an opening up of the sound. Almost as if a metal veil has been lifted. Try it.
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czarivey
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Eyes can hear more than ear -- open sound/closed sound

czarivey
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...except owners of compact linear arm technics decks that must have dust cover closed during playback.
czarivey
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not necessary to tap on tubes it’s enough to tap on amp/preamp chassis to hear tube microphony. also if you softly touch with palm of your finger you may hear either hum or noise.
czarivey
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Yes, I am one of the lucky guys. Dedicated Room, no kids, no pets, great WAF.

Is it definition of audiophile luck? 
Is it no pets/kids or no wife with plenty of hi-end stuff?

I'm happy with my parrot, but had my luck much better when my kids lived with me though.

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