Does a new cd transport require break-in time?

Meanwhile back at the ranch.......

I have received the Cambridge transport in question, and it’s a big improvement, right out of the box, on the Oppo 105D I’ve been using as a transport.  We’ll see if it gets even better as time goes on.
Bad news:  As I was attempting to make an A-B comparison between the two machines, the Oppo crapped out; wouldn’t power up, leaving one of my best sounding CDs locked inside.  
Luckily, the Cambridge does handle SACD’s, so I can still play them, although not at the higher bit-rate.
One complaint about the machine’s remote: you can’t access different tracks easily, as there’s no numbers to push.  Very primitive for a device dedicated only to CD’s. They save money and lose space  by making the remote operate three separate devices.
Chintzy!

@geoffkait

Ok so now faced with evidence directly from Oppo contradicting your statement, you run off on a tangent from break-in to wires, fuses and directionality?

Clearly that snake oil is slippery stuff.

@willemj - to be honest, I once thought as you did now, but that was 19 years ago.  The idea that cables do not make any difference and bit perfect is bitperfect and “it’s just data” and speakers/components do not require burn in after a few hours is generally a mindset for people who are just starting out in this hobbie.  After 19 plus years of listening and working with components, I completely disagree with pretty much everything you state.  I’m sure many people believe as you do.  However, over time you may start to realize that all these things we are talking about actually have merit (even though we cannot provide you measured “proof” that they exist).  You might get there, but then again you may never change your mind.  Keep an open mind!

IMO; all audio equipment requires break in time.

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Shadorne, you’re a little slower than usual today. I just told you the 200 hours is what Oppo was declaring 4 years ago. I'll ask you again, are so gullible that you believe their electronics have no break in? No need to respond, it’s a rhetorical question.