HiDiamond Diamond 3 XLR IC's - Burn-In Time?

Mikey,

Too early to tell. I will answer you when they are burnt in. I will tell you that I use Nordost Valhalla SC's with my Krell 300cx and I do not find them too lively; quite the opposite, I think they are highly simpatico. Have had them for several years and forgot about them, which is a high compliment. I think the rep of the Krell FPB series as lively is ill-founded.

Best, Neal

12-28-14: Zd542
It takes as long as it takes.

GENIUS!!!

"12-30-14: Joecasey

12-28-14: Zd542
It takes as long as it takes.

GENIUS!!!"

I don't know if its genius or not, but its true. There's multiple factors involved so times can vary.

"12-28-14: Scvan
I have a general question. If cables need to be burnt in, why do the cable manufacturers do that or do the electrons revert back to a "bad" way over a period of time? And if so, what is the best way to keep the speakers "Burnt-in"? If I go on a long vacation do they go bad, and I have to start over?"

Speakers break in just 1 time, and stay that way. With cables, the dielectric becomes charged/polarised and the effect wears off if you don't use the cables for long periods. Have a look at Audioquest's web site. They explain it much better than I do.

Well I have had my HiDiamond D8 speaker cables on my Audiodharma Cable Cooker for 8 days. Twice the recommended time.
Just off the cooker... very nice indeed. Very deep soundstage and at this early point the frequency extremes are very extended. The character is of a very nice whole sound. Not sure what you meant by "lively" but Neil these are very smooth and enjoyable. Give yours more time.

Within the next week once the cables have settled in with actual music playing through them they should reach there full potential.

But, already a definite keeper!

What does HiDiamond recommend as the minimum amount of use for burn-in and how do they recommend that you do it...