Yes however this will always be the case. No matter what you do your system will always sound better fully warmed up and late at night than cold in the middle of the day. Power is not like water, it is not made pure and bottled to be shipped and consumed whenever and wherever. Power never stays pure. So get your conditioner if you think it will help. More than likely it will. Just not quite the way you think.
Sound variation from good to incredible?
I notice that although my system always sounds good sometimes it sounds incredible. When all is right with ac and other factors I find I get a good 3D holographic type imaging with sound from everywhere but the speakers but other times the sound will still be good but less magical. Could this be ac issues and would a Keces IQRP 3600 conditioner help?
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FWIW Core Power 1800 may be a better value in balanced design. I have that one and like it. They also have a 2400. Just a thought. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisab14e-core-power-equi-core-1800-mk2-with-another-great-review-a... = AC power has a lot to do with it but its more than just AC IMO. Sometimes its just the right music which stirs the soul. Mood has a great deal to do with it also. But as MC said above, the system always sounds better about 45 min to 1hr after I 1st turn it on. |
How about treating the air in your room? Using an air ionizer before listening sessions can reduce the effects of one important (and usually overlooked) variable. I would try this,and other modest investments, before jumping off the deep end. You may want to consider using a Walker Talismqn and Synergistic Research HFTs. I think the biggest variable is always the listener. YOU are never the same at any two listening sessions. |
1. Power reserve and clean-up does not need to be huge, you are only drawing power for two or three things at once: Source/Integrated Amp or Source/Preamp/Amp. I’ve made several changes this past year, system sounds better and more revealing than ever, thus differences, if any are revealed. Latest thing: added a Furman P1800, https://furmanpower.com/product/15a-prestige-power-conditioner-w-power-factor-technology/ small, easy to fit. It’s 45 amps peak current reservoir is far more than anything my 15 amp dedicated circuit can provide. 2. My experience with it: I think individual components can benefit, but not everything, i.e.: both my CD players (Sony and Oppo) > Cayin Amp: Definitely Better with it. Three pairs of comparison CD’s, each/all, thru either player, definitely better than without it: https://www.amazon.com/Teeth-Ani-DiFranco/dp/B00002DDNE https://www.amazon.com/Walk-Across-Rooftops-Deluxe/dp/B07KH1BWQV/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=bl... https://www.amazon.com/Friday-Night-San-Francisco-Mclaughlin/dp/B000002AHM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NZIW31FJ8... 3. No Improvement: TT > mx110z preamp > Cayin Amp: No change R2R > Cayin Amp: NoChange Thus: R2R; TT motor; Preamp; or Amp: none benefit from the Furman, individually or in a chain. .................................. 4. then, all > Chase Remote Line Controller > Cayin Amp Degradation? Simply cannot tell the Chase is in-line (120 db s/n), and the CD Players both maintained their improved sound. No greater improvement due to Chase itself powered thru Furman or non-dedicated wall outlet. Thus: Chase does not benefit either. Dinky transformer, you might think ... but: Shouldn’t be surprised, it’s dinky transformer is involved with it’s 120 db s/n spec. ............................. 5. Yet another plug for remote balance and ’automatic’ low volume ’loudness’ features: Thru Chase RLC-1, I have re-gained ability to perk up errant tracks from my listening position with a small balance tweak from any source. I could never get precise adjustment when walking forward, adjust on preamp, walk back. Aside from up/back being incredibly disruptive: there is no substitute for fine balance tweak while experiencing the resultant imaging. It also has Automatic Fletcher-Munson ’Loudness’ to progressively boost the bass at low/lower volumes, which for me maintains involvement with a Jazz Trio ..., without it, low volume becomes uninvolving muzak. |
Aside from the equipment, warm up, content: there have to be times when our hearing is better. ear's physically performing and situational ability to focus mentally, block distractions, internal or external (or both!) times for best enjoyment, and, that's when subtle changes/improvements/comparisons will be revealed: better/worse/no change. |