100% believe that any new audio equipment needs some hours to settle into its "groove" before sounding its best.Same as new cars dealers tells you to keep it simple for xxx amount of km then you can open it up.Yes Im comparing mechnical to electrical products but from the decades I spent in audio not counting the $$$ I spent I notice a improvement as the equipment breaks in.Can I prove it.Of course not but from personal experience it takes about 200 hours before the changes stops.