Break In Question?

samureyex,there is something fundamentally wrong about someone who has zero experience with the testing proclaiming what happened during the testing.  :(

Your logic is poor. The supposed basis for break in is the perception that the equipment is changing over time. I have repeatedly said that I experience that perception regularly, every time I set up a new rig or introduce a new component. If that is the standard for good hearing, then my ears are as good as anyone here regardless of age. 

Yet, when I discuss the testing regarding break in, then somehow my ears or perception is faulty. That is a non sequitur.  

@douglas_schroeder What exactly are you saying? I am quite confused.

You say that you do hear changes and break-in, as said from post above.

But you also said there is no such thing as break-in or changes, they all sound identical. Even amplifier warming up is a myth, and that your test is the only thing reliable. Not the hearing.

But you are using your hearing to test. So let’s be clear about 2 things

1) Hearing is not reliable.

2) Your test involve ears.

Am I understanding? I hope I'm not understanding because I am not.

Ozzy, unless they personally experience it, they will think that you are imagining it. Anyone who purchased the original Yggdrasil with a reasonably articulate system knows what burn in is. Caladan speakers use a capacitor that takes weeks to burn in. Other items have less dramatic changes, so it's easy to not notice it, especially in a "warm" system. There's no point in trying to convince them, and it's irrelevant if they are fine without believing it. Audio is a personal pursuit for most, so whatever someone likes is right for them.

What a terrific night’s sleep!

Thank you, @douglas_schroeder ,

your posts are a wonderful remedy for insomnia!

douglas_schroeder

When I started in this hobby, I was precisely like most of you, self-assured, ready to debate anyone who disagreed.

It sounds like you haven't changed.

Given that you promote yourself as a writer @douglas_schroeder , here's a friendly tip from a retired editor: Use of bold face for emphasis, or casual use of italics for the same purpose, or ALLCAPS to attract attention, are all bad technique. If your writing is clear, you don't need those gimmicks.

Also, Strunk & White.