mclinnguy,
You are right on!
We should not poo-hoo something we have never tried. There is so much to learn! I think that is why AudioQuest keeps upgrading their cables. They have been in the forefront of cable development for many decades now, and I am sure they have tested and learned so much. But the process and reinventions will continue. Maybe someday there will be a means to measure a cables sonic quality...and break in?
Even today as I listen to music, I am still impressed by the deep and lively soundstage, thanks in part to my cabling.
And, you must have the equipment and ears to appreciate cables significance and the burn in process.
ozzy