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alphacore users break in question

Just upgraded to Alphacore MI2 spk cable. I demoed these before I purchased and they were phenomenol in my system. Is there a huge improvement after break in with these cables? After about 10 hrs the new cables sound horrible. The demo cables were a bi wire pair 15' long and mine are 4 pair 30' long. My dealer assured me that they would sound the same at 30'. I hope they will.

Thanks
braro
unsound
7,327 posts
 
Won't an oscillating amp affect sonics?
pops
2,273 posts
 
Well, that's a good question that may vary from system to system. When I used these cables with a Classe amp I noticed no difference in sound with the networks in or out, but when they were out the amp shutdown after a while of playing music.

braro OP
87 posts
 
I just wanted to give an update. After 100 hrs I am pleasantly surprised to say the MI2 cables are sounding very good. They still are not quite there but I am confident they will continue to break in and get better. I guess it all boils down to system synergy and room acoustics since I am having very different results from all who were kind enough to respond. In my system in my room the improvement has been monumental after 100 hrs. Like going from zip cord to high end cable. That drastic.
braro OP
87 posts
 
Sorry, I just realized I used the dreaded "S" word in my last post.
ridgestreetaudio
221 posts
 
Hi Braro.

Gosh...I read your post and experienced no panic or dread at all! Which is the "dreaded S" word?:

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Anyway, Happy Thanksgiving to you. Treat some friends and family to some good music over the holiday!

Kind Regards,
Robert
RSAD
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