Sound quality vs. Mood


I've been trying to get a handle on why my system sounds so much better some times than others. The most common explanation would probably implicate the quality of my power. That could very well be and as soon as I can afford to experiment, that's what I'm going to focus on. However, I've always suspected that mood has a huge effect - maybe the largest effect - on subjective sound quality. Any thoughts?
jlambrick
I can see it now. A new catagory of tweaks will be added to the online catalogs of Audiogon's Showcase Dealers....

Mood altering electronics like those Sharper Image has been famous for...

And, holistic/herbal listening supplements...

Has anyone seen that Shakti Stone I was using? I need to place it on my head for my next listening session.
Gunbie,

Nicely done.

I was thinking of marketing oral audio enhancer that would consist of Wild Turkey or Jack Daniels.

Even mid fi sounds good.
Nice post Ohteeel. Several years ago I learned a relaxation technique via professional bio-feedback training. I agree, having some semblance of control over your mood(s) during or prior to listening sessions can have a powerful influence on listening enjoyment. Of course this kind of thing lends itself to pooh-poohing and even ridicule, but then believing in anything more than zip cord speaker cables does too. Cheers. Craig
Gunbei, I believe that the herbal mood exhancing suppliment has been used for MANY years by musicians and knowledgeable audiophiles alike! Happy Tunes!
I have often found that Oscar Peterson never sounds better on my system than when there are wafts of garlic and basil coming from the kitchen and my girlfriend and I have a lingering buzz from the bottle of shiraz we are drinking.