Tuesday, January 26, 2010

How I listen to SACDs and other high resolution music

When I set down to listen to SACDs or other high resolution music I turn out the lights and turn off the displays on my equipment so that the only light in my room is the "On" lamps from my SACD player, preamp and power amp. (see picture).

I listen in the dark, in the nude and with my glasses off. I set in the sweet spot so there is nothing between me and the music.

I have aluminum foil over my window, behind my drapes to completely block out the sunlight so I can listen in the dark during the daytime.  The aluminum foil is necessary as I don't like to wear clothes at all and only put them on when I have company over or go out of the house.

Music not only images better in the dark but it sounds so much smoother. Light either from natural sunlight or indoor lighting adds a strident glare to music I don't like. Music in complete darkness is best!

The only time I listen with the lights on is as background music when I am on the computer.

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