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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
gs5556
1,234 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?
rcrump
427 posts
 
We've been breaking in signal wires here before releasing them to customers for the past six years.....

Bob Crump
TG Audio/CTC Builders
tekunda
127 posts
 
HMS pre burns in all their Gran Finale cables!

Christian Brouwer
Importer of the Gran Finale
chichiuno
118 posts
 
I burn in all my cables at my customers request for free,
Same as power cords...
Before I do power cords, I ask if the customer wants it burned in , for the fact the prongs on the plug would be marked, as making the power cord look used. I hear that David El'Rod is going to start burning his cords also.
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