Don't try this at home hElP

.... so that's what they mean by "breaking in" your cables. I'm runnning down to the basement right now to get my plyers and some shirts, and I promise to report back how the new cables sound.

.... I'm back ....just tried this with my Nordost Valhalas and it works great when I use a genuine Fruit of the Loom 100% cotton T shirt. Sound is smooth, laid back and comfortable. Tried a 50-50 polyester/cotton mix from and the sound was harsh and grainy but at least the soundstage was smooth with no wrinkles. :)

lornecherry: thanks for your post.... that made my morning. I wouldn't be surprised to see a similar finding in one of the leading stereophile mags!! :-)

After years of research I have found that 100% cotton "T" shirts work best and the black dye contained in AC-DC and Blind Pig Records "T" shirts to sound much better than all others....I would suggest a bit of triple Virgin olive oil be used on the pliers or you will end up with ugly connectors.....If you have trouble finding the Olive oil then central Asian Canola oil will do and is available from Mothra Research Unlimited.....I would send the manufacturer an email and see how much they want to reterminate the wire as well as an estimated turnaround time.....I think you will be surprised how responsive they will be.....

Contact the manufacturer and ask what a repair would cost. I've had damaged cables before, and the manufacturers offered to repair them for free if I shipped them in. Can't hurt to ask.

I ripped an RCA almost clean off (dont ask) my beloved H.T. Prosilway MK 2... I sent it in with enough stamps for a return trip back to NY from Calif.Jim Wang had it re-terminated for free for me.Total cost $9.00