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Are You A Disciplined Audiophile?

The issue of whether break-in is real aside for now, when you make a change in your system, such as a new component or cable, do you have the discipline to wait before making any other changes?  I usually mark my calendar for a month and perhaps 2 months and try to change nothing else for that period of time so I can better assess exactly what the new thing is doing. But sometimes it’s difficult to wait. IMO, break in is a real thing, both in the component and the listener, but even if you don’t believe components and cables change after a few days, can you wait at least a month to listen to enough music to adjust your ears to what the new thing brings to the system on its own?  

chayro
ricmci
219 posts
 

I do only because I am lazy! I enjoy letting it play out. If it is better, it will play out in time. Of course, I am not paying thousands for accessories so that makes a difference. 

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wolf_garcia
6,708 posts
 

I live in a "twilight zone of zero self control" (from a Walter Becker song). Also, if something sounds un-musical or in some way not right, I'm not about to waste much time on break-in...it's gonna be gone.

czarivey
5,946 posts
 

Also, if something sounds un-musical or in some way not right, I'm not about to waste much time on break-in...it's gonna be gone.

That IS indeed the best tweak!

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vuch
134 posts
 

I bought a Transparent Powerbank 6 when I got back into hifi five years ago. It was pretty cheap brand new from the dealer. I think it may be just a glorified surge protector? 

I've heard a lot of good things about the Puritan 156.

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