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Originally Posted by Yamaki

Time for you to Learn How To Listen again.

I have my ups and downs with my system too but I don't have any significant changes planned other than trying some tubes in my system. I've learned not to become overly critical or "anal"ytical about my system nor do I worry about what could be because I have not forgotten how good it can sound.

There are those times where my mind is open, unfettered by urgent matters or dealing with distractions, when my system continues to amaze me, please me and keeps me engaged for hours. I relish those times.

I hope you can re-engage with your system and enjoy it once more.

It will take some intentional moves, to be sure. My schedule, as is, doesn't lend itself easily to sitting down and having a real listening session due to the short window between getting home and going to bed (even shorter if I make a trip to the gym). I've also been trying to watch my bedtime, even go to bed a bit earlier, which means my quiet time of at least 30 minutes before bed starts earlier. I also find lack of energy translates to lack of will. I think my best bet for quality time with the system may be weekends.