curiousjim
The OP did ask a question that I don’t think has been answered. If you stop using an IC, speaker wire or PC, for a long period of time will it need burned in again when later used again?
>>>>>>i actually answered that question already yesterday when I pointed out that even cables that have been in constant use for 15+ years would nevertheless benefit from true burn-in using a Cable Cooker or burn-in track of a Test CD or LP. It’s because playing music is not nearly a complete burn in method. This is why folks burn-in their cables periodically with a Cable Cooker or burn-in track for a couple of days. Even though many cables manufacturers routinely use cryogenic treatment as part of the manufacturing process it is beneficial to repeat the cryogenic treatment or, at a minimum, place the cables in the home freezer for 48 hours.