Ayre C-5xe Break In Period?

Just started a new thread with the results, entitled 'SACD Player Shootout'.

Thanks for the replies. Looks as though I'll need to play it nonstop for a week or so.

Mcrheist - will be using Acoustic Zen balanced ICs and either TG Audio or Empirical Audio power cords. Next time you're in the Houston area and if you would like a listen, let me know and we'll set something up. I'm actually in Magnolia.

Dwalp,

And "sound good out of the box" it did! It's fascinating...I could hear the changes - and some definitely not for the better - as time elapsed. At about 10 hours, for example, things were definitely harsher than they should be, but all of that disappeared overnight (I've been running it 24/7). The unit now has about 130 hours on it and sounds wonderful. We held a most interesting 'shootout' at my home on Saturday. I'll be posting the results shortly. Hint: the C-5xe came in 2nd place by unanimous vote.

dfowler31,

I'll have to get hold of a few DVD-As. As yet, I do not own any (unless you count the test disk that came with my Acura!). Apart from the two that you mention, can you recommend any others? Thanks.

Seven. Here's the thread over on AA:

http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/m.mpl?forum=hirez&n=221046&highlight=Mike+Currie&r=&session=

The list of players is down towards the bottom.