Break In Question?

@thecarpathian - I know; I've soured on that attitude; just ain't Kosher. 

@larsman ,

I’ve only half soured on it.

I’ve read that for most psychiatrists that particular malady is their bread and butter.

Yeah, sorry. I’ll stop now...

@samureyex  That's the point! Most people are absolutley certain they can hear two different words being said. When blind tested they can no longer tell the difference. The human brain is so easily tricked.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XFtWOak4ZKI

It is amazing the polarization that this break in question poses.

It seems that those who have the most comments on this subject, are relatively new members, or have limited systems (they don’t list their systems) view break-in as a myth. And a couple of the posters are just... well you know.

I remember way back when, when I also had the same opinion. But with system upgrades and smart choices through the years, to me, Component break-in is a no brainer. Its real, can be expected and heard/felt.

Heck most mechanical system break-in, just look at your car manual, so why not electronics?

ozzy

I agree with Jason - "Only mechanical things need some run-in to reach optimal performance. Electronics - no."  It's not engineering, it's marketing.  Yeah, if you don't like it, you need to break it in longer (past the return policy date, LOL)  You really think anyone can remember and compare sound 200+ hours apart?  If it was so important and noticeable, the manufactures would just do it in house before shipping.  Enjoy your equipment - keep it - return it - whatever - but believing you heard a sonic difference days or weeks later is mental.  If it sounded better at 200 hours, imagine what it will sound like at 500 hours!! wait, by then it will be time to upgrade again!  LOL - Just sharing my opinion.  Happy listening!!!