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Burn in power cord by boiling water??

A Hi-Fi dealer the other day told me that in order to burn in and smoothen out a new power cord, I should get my wife to use it on the kettle to boil water (Rather sexist remark, I know). The theory is that kettles draw a lot more current than hi-fi equipment. He further advised not to do it more than 3 times.

Just a bit worried that the wife might not want to return the power cord after she discovers that her coffee tastes a lot better by using it.

Any opinions on this?
lohkkw51e5
rosstaman
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What about using a hot tub?
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garfish
1,840 posts
 
Marakanetz; is that a recipe for power snake gumbo?
hank
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There is another method that is seldom used by by us audio maniacs. If you choose to try this please use extreme caution and don't hold me responsible for any possible bizarre consequence. So as a last resort do the following.

Take the stock power cord supplied by the equipment manufacture, plug one end into the equipment and the other end into the AC outlet. Stand way back and see what happens.

Oh ya.....the boiling water. Make tea, put in a generous amount of good bourbon and have a listen to that power cord.
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buscis2
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Hey Folks, Let's give this person a break Ha? Now they asked a reasonable question, let's at least provide a reasonable response.

Lohkkw, I have tried several different devices for "breaking in" cables. This is what I found;

:1/2 horsepower Delta router: Made the sound a little "edgy".

:4 horsepower Craftsman wet/dry vac: Made the soundstage sound a little "sucked in".

:400 watt GE high intensity discharge lighting fixture: Made the sound a little "bright".

:John Holmes 14" vibrator (my wife's of course): Didn't do much for the sound, but made everything smoother, almost "fluid like".

I hope this provides some "food for thought". Let us know your findings. ;)

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