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Do dormant cables need "RE" Broken In? If so how long can they sit dormant?

Personally I believe new cables need a break in period, if anything, for my ears to get used to the sound difference. 

One buys a vintage cable that has not been used for years (My Case), A cable in storage, or a current cable connected where one has not used that component for some time..................how long can a cable sit before it needs "re broken -Iin" or does the initial, new break-in is all that is needed for the life of the cable?

 

Just curious if there are any rules of thumb amongst cable experts. 

aberyclark
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lowrider57
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I agree with the statement in the article which says coiled cables will need some break-in time once they're installed in a system. Used cables should only take a few hours.

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lak
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+1 ellajeanelle

 

aberyclark OP
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Great info thanks!!

kennyc
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Some forums reported that periodic cooking of one’s cables yields sonic benefits, so I’m considering purchasing a Audiodharma cable cooker.  A lower cost alternative is Hagerman Frybaby.

neversatisfied
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I just wrap mine around a dead chicken every few months. 

Warning: Chickens WERE harmed in this procedure.

P.S.

Oh crap, sorry. I honestly thought the cooker was a sarcastic response until I just Googled it. Wow.

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