Cable Break-in....again?

Like it or not, cable burn in is a real phenomena. The problem is, and I suppose I don't really consider this a problem, not everyone perceives the difference. Just like I don't perceive absolute polarity to the same degree as my associate Steve....but it's real. I say this then; If you don't hear differences with cables burned in and broken in properly, be happy, be on your way and enjoy some music! No need to get bent as I've seen in some posts in the past.

Still, recognizing that not all folks hear the differences with cables being burned in, we offer two options to help with that; We can condition the cables on our 'dharma or, with the purchase of any of our cabling and at your request, we'll send along some audio grade meds that will change what you perceive in less than 5 minutes! The affect is not permanent but it's quit addicting!

Cheers!

(No, I'm not a substance user or abuser. Hell, I don't even drink!)

Robert
RSAD

Ridgestreetaudio,

Wow. That was authoritative...cable burn is real. Doesn't matter what anyone thinks...it is real, like it or not.

For the benefit of others....especially the skeptics out there.....let me play the devil's advocate a bit and challenge you a little on this.

It will give you a chance to convince others which may lead to more special cable sales ;)

So here goes...

Do you have any references or studies backing up these claims that you could share with us?

Testimonials doesn't really cut it for me when it comes to something as well studied as cables. If it is a "real phenomena" and if it makes an audible difference for some then surely the effects ought to be studied in electrical engineering somewhere; but I don't recall having seen anything. Perhaps you can point us to IEEE papers or other reputable engineering journals that have studied these effects in audio applications.

As you can see, I am more than a little skeptical. There are other skeptics out there too...

http://www.audioholics.com/techtips/audioprinciples/interconnects/speakercablebreak-in.php

I assume are we talking about the same ordinary copper wires that most people use...or are you referring to some other exotic cable conductor material that is known to be affected by AC electrical signals in the audio frequency range and therefore drifts in response and requires break-in?

If it is something exotic that drifts in properties and response under normal operating conditions then why is this material being used at all for audio applications? Surely, given alternatives, nobody would choose to use an exotic material that significantly changes properties over time, and for an application requiring accuracy and stability. This is simply poor engineering.

Like it or not, it seems this discussion thread has gone quiet.

Shadorne, I like it, but don't worry it will start up again in another thread!
Bob P.

Ridgestreetaudio,

Wow. That was authoritative...cable burn is real. Doesn't matter what anyone thinks...it is real, like it or not.

no, RSAD did offer special meds if required so everyone can enjoy the effect of break-in with cables.:)

steve