Thanks for the comments, this is really what I am after with this thread. Once you "get in the zone" for lack of a better phrase, can you move on from the repetitive music to something else and stay in that frame of mind?
Example: I enter the state using Steve Reich for a mantra (I can already see how that would work) - if I then switch to Billy Joel, does it still work or does the effect dissipate?
Also: Welcome to ASR!
I get into the “zone “ listening to anything
What I do is a development if the TM techniques
Powerful Trancendental music - the opening of Bachs St Mathew Passion / Glasses Akhenaton / Reichs music for 18 instruments get you right into the zone but also give you a hit - deep listening and and deep physical and mental pleasure
But the physical technique works the same for all music - whatever you like - it’s not Magic it’s a process
It means you can listen to recordings you have known forever anew - every time - with a new open mind
The audio equipment I use is particular to give me this hit
Clarity abs smooth vocal production is paramount
I have only listened at home with electrostatic speakers
I have 4 pairs - Quads - 57s 63s 2905s + 63 s in surround for SACD
They all have their particular famous limitations - I definitely don’t play Bruckner on the 57s - but Townes Van Sandt is sublime
Friends are very impressed when they hear their favourite music played - but think the sound is too clinical
The DAC debate for me is won - for my listening- with the best measuring DACs in my experience
Just got the SMSL SU10 on the strength of Amirs review - love it
The noise that goes with vinyl drives me mad
So deep listening actually causes me grief in some respects
Meaning I’m perpetually chasing after the new tweak / upgrade with many stupid decisions along the way
I’m completely unscientific but love the evidence got from other people to guide me in this site
BTW - the best tweek I use is Townsend Siesmic Pods
I’ve got them under everything
Blast music as loud as you like - nothing wobbles