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Interconnect Break In?

I'm wondering about break in on a new interconnect (RCA's). I'm using it from my CD player / Streamer to my preamp. If the CD player is on and streaming but the preamp is off, does the interconnect still break in? 

If this has been answered and you can point me to that I'd appreciate it. I just didn't have any luck searching.

Thanks!

ddrave44
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jayctoy
4,114 posts
 

I agree the preamp does not need to be on.

ddrave44 OP
146 posts
 

Audphile1 - The retailer said 150-200 hours so in the same range as you. Thanks.

Zlone - I've noticed that used cables take a few days to settle in as well. Amazing that it would be this sensitive but here we are. Thanks.

Mark 200 I saw that some are cryoing cables too to speed break in too. I'll wait for a cold winter day and put them outside for a few hours. LOL

Audphile1 and Jay - do you know why it would or wouldn't need to be on? I guess this is a technical question that's above my pay grade. Thanks!

mark200mph
205 posts
 

Great discussion lots of fun it's what life is all about.there are alot of smart people on this forum I enjoy the mental stimulation.thanks

ddrave44 OP
146 posts
 

Me too. A lot of great ideas. I appreciate so many people taking the time to share their experiences and knowledge!

 

phd
1,319 posts
 

I don't know, but my power cords had to break-in to sound smoother, why not   interconnects. Logically the gear has to be on for any break-in to occur. You know, the electrons have to find their shortest signal path and components have to settle in. 

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