I love psychedelic rock like Pink Floyd but I’m curious if I can make it sound better?

  • hifiplus@alien.topB
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    1 year ago
    1. use the best source you can, whether it is analog based (turntable/arm/cartridge) or digital, invest in a really good DAC
    2. get a really good amplifier, preamp and power amp, not some cheap AV receiver - Ill cop flak for that, but there is no way an AV receiver can compare to a high end preamp, Krell, ARC, Klyne, ML.
    3. Get bigger and better speakers, small bookshelf size even with a sub can only do so much.
    4. set your speakers up properly, not 1m apart, not in a corner, not facing different directions.
    5. turn the lights off and enjoy
  • macbrett@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I’m not sure what you mean. The is nothing inherently psychedelic about high fidelity sound. In fact much so-called psychedelic music employed all kind of effects (Fuzz, wha-wha, reverb, ring modulator, etc.) to alter the sound of various instruments, introduce odd samples, and otherwise stretch your imagination and surprise you with novelty.

    If you have the skill, you could remix an existing tune and alter it yourself to make it sound more psychedelic. But there is no simple parameter that can be adjusted or equipment upgrade that will to do this for you.

    In my experience, all music can sound psychedelic when you are actually tripping, whereas there is music specifically designed to mimic some of the sonic altercations one might experience while high. I recommend listening psy-trance artists like Shpongle and Infected Mushroom.

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    1 year ago

    Let’s start with this. How are you listening to it now? Need to know what you’re working with first.

  • Sociable@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    You got the two best answers. Which tube amp & which drugs is definitely subjective though. Good luck!

  • Oldandbroken1@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    I don’t think I’ve ever heard Pink Floyd referred to as psychedelic rock. Jimi Hendrix, yes, Pink Floyd, not so much.