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Cary CD 306 SACD Burn-in time & Power Cable's


Greetings from a New Cary CD 306 SACD Owner,

I've been running discs for about 3 weeks on the CD side of things almost non stop about 400hrs or close to it & the SACD CD side for about 100 + hrs or so.

This player is a new/demo with approx 100 hrs on it in the store, so add that to what I've put on it, do any of you who own this player think I'm getting to the point where I can just relax & stop the process now.
As my old replaced player was a close to 20yr old Sony ESD 605 CDP with a MSB Link DAC as a previous reference in my system the Cary sounded awesome right outta the store/box, but unsure around what point in time will it be close to optimal.

Also, what power cord would you suggest, I am currently using an Audience AU (24) PC and previously was using the Shunyata PowerSnake Diamondback but thought the AU pc better. Any thoughts/suggestions.

Thx in advance.

Regards ... T/CC
charandacafe
charandacafe OP
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Greetings Dbphd,

Yes you would think so wouldn't you ... but like most or at least many of the high end components build & sold [as I was told by a certain High End rep] they decide on a price point budget for making a certain item, & they don't waste it on high end/expensive fuses, pc's & screws etc ... they put the majority of that $ towards the design, parts/components & manufacturing etc. of the product [giving you the best bang for the buck in most cases]

They leave it towards the customer to spend their own $ & upgrade the PC's [as with IC's etc.] to improve on that area, so here we are ... with a closet full of cables looking like snakes hanging off a tree.

Regards ... T@CC
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brm1
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When I had my Cary I used a Shunyata Python and then went to a Transparent Super pc and then to a Transparent reference. Each move was a step up in performance. The Transparent pc's added a much blacker background and more micro detail.
LOL.
Mike
charandacafe OP
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Brm1,

Thx for your input & suggestions, the $ of those pc's you suggest are a little outta my $ range.

Will definately go for it when I win the lotto, until then I guess I'' have to stay with my Audience AU24 PC's .

Thx

Regards ... T@CC
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brm1
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Charandacafe,

There's nothing wrong with your pc, I have one of those also and like it. Watch the used market for the Transparent pc's, sometimes there are good deals. I would not go any lower than a Transparent Musiclink Plus pc or it will not be any better what you have, I am not even sure a plus will be better, just different.
Mike
charandacafe OP
15 posts
 
Mike,

Thx for your suggestion & clarification ... I agree the used market would be the way to go, I'll keep my eyes open.

I guess you know how much of a hasstle it is to upgrade [try & sell-trade,... have a closet full of snakes hanging from the coat rack] cables, so unless I am very lucky I will probably just stick with the Au pc's, as so far I find no real neg/or downside & am enjoying very much for what I paid which is always a consideration esp. for me @ the moment. I'm also using all AU24 IC's in the rest of my system,so as they say there is a synergy ;)

... but who knows, will keep an open mind when I can keep an open wallet, until then thx again, much appreciated for the suggestion.
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