digital and interconnect cables burn in


I was wandering the best methods for burn in. Is it ok to have your system on except the amp to do this? I'm new at this and would like you all's opinion. Thanks!
radiomanjh

      For a way to burn in interconnects; I've found a cheapo DVD/CD player and the 'Irrational But Efficacious' CD,  set to play repeatedly, a good way to accomplish the task.     Especially: since my CDP has six Siemens CCa valves, in it's output section, that don't need the hours.

                                                    ie:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dvd+player&crid=2Y3NNE9FWZKHZ&sprefix=dvd+player%2Caps%2C298&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_10

                                                   and:

https://www.amazon.com/Cardas-Acoustics-Irrational-Efficacious-Burn/product-reviews/B00OY8UXME

                                           Happy listening!

Talk about resurrecting old threads; 24 years! 

I don't understand why people don't want to hear the changes the cables impart on the sound as it goes through this settling period, I think it makes the brain believe that the cable sounds even better by comparison to the inferior sound one can get as it breaks in, and it is good for ear training- it is a fun part of being an audiophile!

If one doesn't like to listen to music as components burn in, and wishes to burn in as quickly as possible, on Qobuz there are some burn in albums available: search Bunker Analog. There is a 48 min. burn in track on one of their albums, where maybe 100 hours with this burn in track accomplishes the same as 200 hours of random music? 

@mclinnguy -

       Even 24 years later: some folks are still out there, interested in burning in their cables.     

                                 Of course: some, less patient than others.

       The Ayre CD has Pink, White and Brown Noise tracks, that when set to play repeatedly, should provide a (somewhat) faster burn than random music, containing more full frequency spectrums.

        The full frequency sweeps on the disc, can't hurt either.

         I agree: critical listening, when changes are made to one's system, is educational and, "good training".

         Still: many just want to get on with their better sound, quickly as possible.

          I suppose: why there's a market for cable burn devices*

                                  *ie: Hagerman FryBaby, Audiodharma and services, like:

https://www.theaudiostore.com/latest-news/item/7-nordost-s-vidar-2-cable-burn-in-service

                                                 Happy listening!                  

                                    

you can do all types of burning-in rituals or you can simply connect it where it supposed to be and listen music.