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... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...

Hello to all...

Was reading on a cable/interconnect manufacturers' site that they recommend min 350 preferrably 450 hrs Burn-In time, and 2 to preferably 24 hrs Settling Time (after plugged and unplugged).

Have never heard the term Settling Time: what is it, how is it done, what effect would it have if done or not done, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - would like to hear from someone who has actually done this and your impressions...

THANKS!
justvintagestuff
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jl35
3,979 posts
 
same breakin time for biwire jumpers as main cables?
stevecham
3,340 posts
 
Manufacturers don’t break in wire because there would be no added value to doing so. They know this. If there was added value, they would do it because they be would certain that you would be able to hear it, refer them to others, grow their business, make money, have more fun, etc. But, they, don't, do they? Ever wonder why?

There, is that helpful?
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geoffkait
23,365 posts
 
They don’t break in wire for the same reason they don’t use better power cords or better fuses. They have never heard of them. 
inna
7,296 posts
 
They don't want to sell broken - in equipment. It has a bad sound to it. In any case, I would not call idiots those who have no opportunity to defend themselves and I would not teach them how to do commerce. 
Some manufacturers do burn in what they make but not fully, as I understand. I think, Gryphon puts 70 hours or so on their integrateds and recommends at least 100 hours more.
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