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The Night Air

Most of us have noticed that our system sounds better during certain days, and most often always sounds better at night. I always wondered whether this was an illusion created by eliminating the "visual distortion" easier in the dark, or whether the negatively charged atmosphere really had an effect on sound. After all, AM radio frequencies travel farther at night due to atmospheric changes.

This also brings questions as to barometric pressure, humidity, and elevation and their effect on components and sound quality. I have even wondered if reviews should contain at least sea level/elevation figures and whether you could draw any parallels from this information.

Could a room air ionizer have a positive effect on sound?
Do I need to move to Denver to get my equipment to sound its best?

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redhouse
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I have tried a few different approaches to ionizing treatment. All produced an effect, some good, some not so good.

Picked up several tourmaline crystals at a flea market (each about the size of a hens egg) for ~$6.00. These generate negative ions when heated. Placed these over the power tubes on my amp and heard a small change - cleaner treble, but also colder and a bit harsh.

Tried a consumer type room ionizer, heard open relaxed, detailed treble - very complimentary. Later tried pointing the ionizer directly at my components (on highest setting) and got more detail, but that cold hard treble was back.

IMO - it works. Just need to find the right balnce, setting, room position, etc.
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