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Why Aren't All Cables Pre-Burned In?

Most folks don't buy enough cables to justify their own cable burner. Yet, many cables take 2-4 weeks to burn in. This makes it very difficult to compare cables (did I just answer my own question?). Why don't manufacturers burn them in so you can tell what they sound like when you unwrap them and plug them in? Does the burn-in go bad after they sit on the shelf for a while? If so, wouldn't the second burn-in be quicker when you brought the cables home? I don't get it. Help! Thanks in advance. Hey, maybe some cable companies are out there listening.
ozfly
jameswei
883 posts
 
My understanding is that the burn in does indeed go bad if the cables sit on the shelf for a while (several weeks). It's not in fact clear that the second burn in would be quicker than the first.
eric535c05
22 posts
 
Pure Note Audio Cables is one of the few mfgs. to do this at no charge. The use the AudioDharma cooker. Still the cables require some system time.
jtinn
1,124 posts
 
JC Audio is correct and I would like to add that most people once they order equipment, be it cables, speakers or electronics, have very little patience when it comes to dtaking delivery. I totally understand why. Anticipation can create anxiety. :)
gs5556
1,231 posts
 
A lot of audio dealers have demo sets (likely burned-in) for try out at home which should show you what they'll sound like after burn in. Easiest way of comparing cables and another reason why dealers are an invaluable asset.
ozfly OP
887 posts
 
Bomarc, you may be right ;-) But my key concern was being able to compare multiple cables correctly before the trial period expires. Right now, what I'm hearing is that, with a few exceptions, the only way to do that is through dealers and to be sure they precook their cables for you. Thanks for the advice. Anyone else?
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