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Cable burn in

Hi all. I’m guessing that what I’m experiencing is pretty normal. But it can’t hurt to get some feedback. I purchased a DMS-650 from Cary Audio which is a DAC/Streamer. Since hifi folks have highly opinionated views on cables, nothing is included with the unit. So when I set it up, I had to scramble and I found the three conductor cable that came with a cheap Sony DVD player. Then I replaced that RCA interconnect with a much better quality Blue Jeans cable. Initially the increase in quality was apparent and obviously worth it. However the sound could be hasrsh on certain recordings. Various tracks had a harshness that wasn’t there before. I’ve been playing internet radio during the day for burn in. Now that harshness has vanished. Sitting down to listen last night, things were actually too warm. Some tracks sounded almost muddy. The sparkle was diminished in an obvious way. I am guessing that once burn is complete the sound will settle happily in the middle somewhere. Is that a reasonable assumption?  I’m also likely going to order power cables and an interconnect from Audio Envy or maybe some other companies to compare. The guy who sold me the Cary Audio gear is not a salesy guy, but he did pretty emphatically recommend some higher quality cables. 

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budburma
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Hahaha! It's always a good topic to bring out the sour pusses dining on sour grapes. My experience in audio has been enriched by listening and trusting my ears. My experience and ears don't match everyone's I listen, or am in contact, with and I can only speak to my experience:  the very large number of audiophiles I've had contact with, am in touch with and have sat together and listened  on each other's systems pretty much all agree that everything can make a difference - and that cables are, and should be treated as, components. They to take burn in much like other pieces of gear. Trust your ears - you're on the right path in that you are listening and taking stock. Keep an open mind and experiment.

Cary gear tends to be a bit warm in their house sound and that can be heightened by cabling so it depends on the sonic landscape you enjoy. Keep listening and enjoy the tunes!

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moyahuff55
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My main system was using rca IC's Nordost Blue Heaven which  I have always enjoyed even if they are for my taste and pocket a bit pricey. My amp got wiped out and I brought in a old Bryston 9B ST amp to substitute the same. When I looked over the connectors the BRYSTON besides RCA  had balanced connectors. I purchased two sets of balanced cables and paid around $50.00 for each pair. One is GOTHAM GAC Ultra Pro Cables and the other one is MOGAMI  I used one to connect my DAC a Denafrips Aries II to the FREYA + PREAMP. then from the pre to the amp  Substituted the Blue Heaven cables with these new cables and surprise, surprise the system went up in clarity, resolution and soundstage. What Im trying to bring across is that you have to hear your system with the cables that you have and then try a couple other ones. Some will surprise favorably others won't but you wont know until you do ty it out. Start inexpensive and the go trying others. You'll find the trip worthy. Good luck.

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