On Sun, 09 Jul 2006 21:35:15 GMT, "Jay Kaner" wrote:

Hi group.

I am very happy with my hi-fi. The thing is, it sounds a whole lot better
in the early hours of the morning (2-6am) than it does the rest of the time.

Am i right in thinking this has something to do with the mains supply? It
seems logical that it sounds at its best when the electricity supply is at
it's lowest demand.

If it has, would buying mains conditioners/cables help make it sound as good
as it does at those times, the other times of the day?

If they would, would I be better buying, say, one really good mains cable
for the source? Or spread the cost and buy 4 cheaper ones for each of my
components?

I have a Linn system. Mimik, Wakonda and 2x LK 100's going into a pair of
Keilidhs.

I would appreciate any advice.

Cheers.



No. The difference is in you. Your diurnal rhythms cause massive
changes in the way you receive and perceive sounds, particularly ones
that have emotional impact. like music. Add to that the effect of the
acoustic environment which is also very different at different times
of day and you don't need to go poking around the mains to find the
reasons for the difference in your perceptions.

And of course the power supplies in audio equipment are designed to be
insensitive to anything the mains can throw at them. If mains is to
have any effect it certainly won't be in the sound of the system,
although in a pathologically bad case it may result in audible clicks
and pops.

d

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