Wow! Hard to believe how Good this sounds!

artemus_5, I've had both extremes of this experience, and geoffkait, i think I should start keeping a log to make sure I am not inducing variability.

I've been away many times for 10-12 days and get excited to return to listen to some well reproduced tunes, sat down and been both underwhelmed, finding it takes a few days to get my ears back in the game maybe, and other times been blown away, like I forgot what I was missing.  Maybe it is weather, maybe it is the tweak fairies, maybe it is moving things in and out of the room, maybe there's some quantum mechanics at work, maybe my aural mind sometimes benefits from a break and other times suffers due to the trip, who knows?  It's like returning home after a long absence to a tempermental kid/pet/parent/partner/roommate, wondering if you're going to be well received or punished a bit for your absence.  

 Beer makes my car stereo sound so much better.....

   Does the wind really blow ? Or is it pulled by pressure change ? There is nothing I enjoy more after being away than a low volume , late night , home alone listening session . We get to enjoy the fruits of our efforts ! Thanks for a moment of appreciation.

Nicely said, THOSB. Sometimes I’ll get home and the cat is pissed off at my absence but the system sounds great; other times vice verse. Such, I suppose, is life. 

If you are enjoying the way your system sounds, why not let the builder know! Many of us have boutique builders of amps, preamps or speakers that would appreciate knowing that their life-efforts are so rewarding to others. Just this last Friday, I was "feeling it" so wrote just a quick blip to Glenn Croft who had once graciously advised me after I had damaged one of his excellent OTL amplifiers: 

"Dear Glenn,

Have I told you lately that your Series 7RS Amplifier and Meganaut Pre combination sounds fantastic driving my Living Voice RW-OBX speakers!

Bravo!…and Thanks!
(Truman)"

Even though it was probably 2AM in England, he quickly wrote back and obviously appreciated it! Our hobby still is graced with dedicated, brilliant, boutique builders who basically built this industry and still strive to present the best value, innovation, and performance for our enjoyment. -True artists that won't always be with us. Bravo!