hickamore

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Is the source the CD Transport or the DAC?
One could certainly "impact" the sound of a system by chopping a cable or two. But if one wanted to improve, brighten, deepen, clarify, resolve, open, intensify, or otherwise modify the sound, the previous answers would likely help.  
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
The scariness of real people in high places: "Our threat lies not in the will to power, but in the urge to obey." Audiogon safety zone! 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
Virgin Morrow cables"don't immediately suck and then magically become fabulous, although they do seem to improve a bit."  Mine cost <10% of equivalent Morrows, and they DO immediately suck (uncertain about the magic to come). So I'm thinking ma... 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
The newbie guesses that the next time a woman peeks into this forum will be the first time. 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
Aha, thanks. Do you think the burn-in CD mentioned by some here will speed the process? Apparently it costs only $20 as against $1K+ for Cable Cooker. I do leave FM radio playing during most waking hours: analog tuner, tuned to NPR, which includes... 
Do speaker cables need a burn in period?
A most entertaining and illuminating thread here. Decided to bi-wire my speakers. Bought some new, high-ish end cables for the purpose. Well, they sound wretched: shrill on top, muddy on bottom, with a vacancy in the middle where all the sweet thi...