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Can anyone explain in laymans terms why your gear sound better after warm up

I get burn in... should be called burn off just to get the manufacturing process off all the different manufacturers and parts to sweat off the packaging and sealants. But a light bulb is on or off. So SS gear in theory should sound the same. A light bulb does not get brighter after an hour. Is it your ears get programmed? Or is there and actual technical reason that it sounds better? Please pretend Im a four year old cause with Electronics I am.

-ALLGOOD
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ieales
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It always astounds that millercarbon "Here in Washington we have some sweet green bud that will get you there in one step: inhale." {see https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/the-5-stages-of-making-a-bad-audio-purchase/post?highlight=bu...} can attribute things with technical explanations to 'manufacturer magic' that has zero basis in fact and zero evidence other than 'say-so' to support it.

AlMarg OTOH is always spot on and completely lucid.

See http://ielogical.com/Audio/WinterBlues.php for many reasons other than the listener as to why sonics change with temperature.
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https://youtu.be/BDBa3asBm2I

Just posted today by Paul McGowan on YouTube
twoch
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Run down the Street  
 now do a little stretching. 
 Now run down the street 
  Feel the Difference  
 
twoch
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  It must be true
 Just posted today by Paul McGowan on YouTube
minorl
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Almarg's explanation was simple, concise and clear. 

"layman's terms" does not mean to treat or speak to a person like they are an idiot.

I believe his explanation was very good.

Also, Millercarbon's explanation was definitely not "layman's terms" either.  But, whatever works for you.

Sometimes, a person must know a little about the subject in order to communicate. 

The real discussion begins when people discuss (read, argue) over how long equipment should be warmed up.  If you review previous posts, there is much discussion, devolving into name calling on that one.

If you turn your equipment on and listen, do you hear a difference if you listen immediately vs 1 hour later, vs 2 hours later, etc.

no harm in asking questions.  The attacks are unnecessary.  People are trying to help here.

enjoy


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