Interconnects matter ..Do the interconnects improve with time .. burnin ??

[trinhsman]

For me it depended on the cable. Morrow cables seemed to take a very long time to burn in. Once they did, they were amazing. IMHO. Cullen Cables seemed to,sound great and remained that way. Silnote cables also sounded great from the start. This is what I have heard in my systems.

 

[Natasha Bell]

The sonics of most active components improve after some burnin time when new ..
And cables have a definite impact on the sonics of a higher resolution system..

Has anyone who believes that cables make a difference, experienced improved cable sonics after a certain amount of time playing music ??

I would say that "good quality interconnects" definitely make a difference, over super cheap ones. I make my own interconnects utilizing high quality co-axle cable and connectors. Yet, I believe the interconnects deteriorate with time as there is oxidation and thus, increased resistance within the cable itself.

 

[egellings]

What actually changes in a cable after burn-in that makes it permanently sound different?

 

[dosmalo]

I see the sign post up ahead.

 

[avionic]

 

[the_nines]

+1

ps: IBTL

 

[cratz2]

I actually notice a greater difference between cables than speakers, components, placement and room treatment.

These days, I recommend a newbie to spend as much as he or she can afford on cables then build up a modest system using $4 plastic RCA speakers purchased at Goodwill.

I think that's the best bang for the buck overall these days.

 

[motorstereo]

Used high quality cables are a bargain so I'll never find out in any of my rigs.

 

[Artie]

I've always understood the idea of "break-in" as it pertains to mechanical-to-electrical, or electrical-to-mechanical interfaces. (Cartridges and speakers.) But I've never "gotten it" with anything else. Capacitors, maybe. I don't get cables either. Assuming, of course, proper gauge and good construction techniques. I've got a great double-blind A/B test box designed, but as I'm not a rich man, I'm not going to spring hundreds or thousands of dollars on a sample cable or two. Unless some manufacturer donates some to me, I'll never know for sure. (And they won't, because I'm not a pro reviewer.)

 

[Stepwise]

It's really amazing that when "burn in" procedures are used to qualify components for use
in space their values change in all directions and only the stable ones get the approval.
In audio equipment the "burn in" always make things better, never ever worse. Ever heard
of "burn out" of cables or components?

 

[Artie]

Ever heard of "burn out" of cables or components?

Great point. (Tubes, maybe?) Then again, "wear out" and failure, aren't really the idea as what I think you mean.

 

[NH-MAN]

Used high quality cables are a bargain so I'll never find out in any of my rigs.

Thats good you will not have to break them in.

 

[oldflame]

NH-MAN, you may well be correct and I'm not arguing with your post. FWIW, a couple audio reviewers claimed, in a somewhat popular magazine, that cables not used often may need to be "re-charged" - that the insulation (dielectric) reverts to its original state. Not being convinced of that claim yet, I haven't bought into the cables featuring expensive 72 volt "charging" batteries.

It's frustrating to be told opposite "facts" by various sources. This must be part of a world-wide cycle, especially displayed by politicians. Cable controversy is about, what, ~40 years old? Even here @AK our opinions/observations run to extreme ends. It would be nice knowing more and expensively experimenting less.

 

[rode2rouen]

I hear a distinct improvement with interconnects. I have settled on custom made
Mogami 2534 cables with WBT 0144 connectors soldered with Cardas Quad Eutectic solder.

I used similar components to upgrade the OEM wiring in my '08 Ford Ranger's 7 speaker Pioneer sound system.
In addition to a noticeable sonic improvement , I've gained 5 miles per gallon


Rex

 

[E-Stat]

I've found those with polyethylene family based dielectric (teflon) take a bit of time as do capacitors using similar materials. Which is why Audio Research says some of their gear takes a couple hundred hours before they fully stabilize.

Some Belden 1694A purchased from Blue Jeans cable for a digital application sounded overly bright for a while.

Observe it, but don't obsess.

 

[quaddriver]

Occasional listeners, or those with less revealing systems, might notice no difference at all.

is there a directory or primer of sorts to tell us who has these less revealing systems? does it mean they have more rfi shielding or perhaps double thick wood cases? or is that a dog whistle for snobbery? lol

 

[NH-MAN]

Which is why Audio Research says some of their gear takes a couple hundred hours before they fully stabilize.

Maybe so one can get used to its sound ?

If any of the manufactures I worked for ultra precision electronics had to be used for a couple hundred hours first all the skyscrapers would be tilting and tunnels wouldn't meet up nor water flow down hill.

 

[E-Stat]

Maybe so one can get used to its sound ?

Sophomoric response.

 

[NH-MAN]

Sophomoric response.

No I dont think so.

 

[Stepwise]

What is really important is that you only use new, fresh and vigorous electrones.
Some are unlucky and get second hand electrones that others have used and that are tierd
and reluctant to do any demanding audio work. Check with your power company
and make sure you get "The Right Stuff"