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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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gosta
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Is it so then that if I only disconnect the speaker cable for a very short moment to change to another speaker, I only need to give the cable the shorter settle-in time of maybe twelve hours before I with conficence can evaluate the sound of the second speaker to the first speaker. I really would like to get this right.
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twoleftears
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If burn-in by manufacturers works, then the positive effects must last several days to allow for shipping.
I don't think you need to worry about minutes or hours or even a couple of days.
Once any cable is physically moved, it needs a little time to settle once it is back in action again, so the gap period isn't crucial.
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rja
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1. I never suggested anyone should worry about it.
2. I was merely attempting to provide a definition for the terms.
3. I think we should all listen to gosta if we have any audio concerns.
Could it be that many of us are listening through signal cables that are not adequately burned-in?
Perhaps a device like the Audiodharma could change some opinions.
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sejodiren
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@cakyol.....yes, I had forgotten about that. I also found when my system was fired up in Antarctica, due to the extreme sun angle and during a raging blizzard that it’s sound quality diminished.......somewhat. So I just took all my cables and dragged them around out in the snow.....problem solved!
justvintagestuff OP
104 posts
 
... I will probably put my foot in my mouth by attempting to ask (another) question: I find very few manufacturers' break-in their power cords or interconnects - so since most agree this is something to do, why don't they?
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