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Does room temperature affect your sound?

I am interested in hearing if you guys and gals have experienced a sound difference in your system under different room temps. We are now in a major cold spell in Texas and I don't seem to hear my system as clearly as I usually do. It is a little more subdued. Maybe it's my cold body and ears that make a difference. Anyhow, chime in if you have experienced sound at different temps. More specifically, is there an optimum temp for a vinyl TT system? Thanks.
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Now, there is a lesson in comedy! Thanks  oldhvymec.
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I don’t know about  temp.
But I think , humidity changes the dispersion of certain frequencies.


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That would make sense, it's probably part of what I am experiencing.
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With the unusual cold for your area there is probably increased demand for electricity which could result in lower current which will affect your stereo system. I live in Maine and we are currently in the midst of a cold spell and the current coming in has been as low as 112 volts versus an average of 115 to 116 which still isn’t ideal. I do notice the difference in the sound quality of my system when there are peak demands on the grid. 
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Most of you guys are really helpful. Much appreciated. I have a voltmeter and will check it out.
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