@barts, I completely agree that a new piece of equipment or added tweak causes more analytical listening. But, perhaps we should substitute the adjective "scientific" for "analytical" listening, as we are obviously trying to prove to ourselves that some kind of "change" has taken place (hopefully for the better!).
Personally, I don't mind the occasional analytical listening sessions, as they provide some variety of perspective and it keeps me from getting too complacent.
Personally, I don't mind the occasional analytical listening sessions, as they provide some variety of perspective and it keeps me from getting too complacent.