Guys, it's more about the changing dielectric distortions with "exercising" the insulation, either by running lots of signal through the adjacent conductors, or "curing" it otherwise. I've developed such a "curing" process for Teflon insulations that results in no burn in curve. Some insulations can actually take months...even years to finally cure otherwise. That's why AIR is the best dielectric, next to a vacuum. Teflons (and other fluorocarbons) are third.... Ern
How long for IC cables and Power Cords to break in
I recently replaced all my interconnects, power cord for my power amp, and a Monster power center. The first pass in listening did not produce any real improvement. I shut the system down for about a week to let the wife watch her "Swan" and "American Idol". Then I turned on the system last night. Suddenly everything sounded different. Brighter, more detailed, wider sound stage, bass powerful.
Do wires break in themsleves as long as current goes through them or is there a rule of thumb as to how many hours before one reaps the benefit?
System- B&K reference 4420 power amp
B&K PT3MK2 preamp
Adcom 600 CD
Vandersteen 2CE sigs
XR interconnects
Siganl cable power cord for the power amp.
Thorens 160 c with Linn basik arm and linn K5 cartridge. (Goldring 1012 on the way to replace the Linn K5...
Do wires break in themsleves as long as current goes through them or is there a rule of thumb as to how many hours before one reaps the benefit?
System- B&K reference 4420 power amp
B&K PT3MK2 preamp
Adcom 600 CD
Vandersteen 2CE sigs
XR interconnects
Siganl cable power cord for the power amp.
Thorens 160 c with Linn basik arm and linn K5 cartridge. (Goldring 1012 on the way to replace the Linn K5...