What is your best kept secret in mid-fi?


We all come across some enlightening revelations as we strive for what this sonic nirvanah promises, and think to us, I wish I had known this t h e n (especially before we spent umpteen thousands on ?). If you have keys to good sounds for all to enjoy (affordable), it's satisfying to share them, and is educational to the readers.
gonglee3
Nearfield triangle away from front wall, dedicated lines, Canare starquad cables, my own (ErnieM) PCs.
Tiptoes under a turntable - probably the most intense "I can't be hearing what I'm actually hearing" experience of my whole audiophile career.