In Reply to: RE: Danger of 'too much' upgrade: some recordings once OK, now just plain suck. posted by erik_sq on October 2, 2016 at 09:56:49:
I've been coming to similar conclusions.It would make sense that at least part of what we think of as the "break-in" or "burn-in" of electrical components has as much to do with the adjustments or "normalizations" of our brains as anything else. This is not to say the "burn-in period" is not a real or important phenomena, it is only admitting to the probability that we are part and parcel of the so-called "burn-in" or adjustment process.
In hifi playback, a disciplined mind is just as important as the meticulous setup of components within a system is. Ready, respectful, and receptive ears are partly responsible for the effectiveness of any musical performance be it a live event or a reproduced one.
I've become convinced that some people have evil ears. No matter what, evil pours forth from the speakers.
Edits: 10/03/16
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- RE: "our ears adjust to normalize what's being heard" - genungo 03:38:20 10/03/16 (3)
- One reason to be suspicious of dealers etc telling you: "wait, it is not burned in" - Smelly_Socks 08:19:51 10/03/16 (2)
- RE: One reason to be suspicious of dealers etc telling you: "wait, it is not burned in" - erik_sq 08:30:14 10/03/16 (1)
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