I believe its just tired .
My system is not epic around here but it sounds really nice for what it is
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Vpi classic 1 Benz micro ace ls low output
Vpi cable grounded
M.F Nuvista m3 hybrid
Cambridge Audio 840 Acoustic Zen silver reference cable
Acoustic Zen Adagios
6' Satori cable
Sunfire sub with Satori cable (when needed 30hz down)
Nitty Gritty 2.5
14'x16'x10' room 6" thick walls timber frame
steel stand filled with sand
lately i just feel like my cds are just hitting cleaner harder and in general just sound better which shouldnt be .This hasnt been a overnight thing .the cartridge is like 5yrs old .