Break-in Time

If I had any doubts about the efficacy of break-in on cables they were dispelled yesterday. Having spent a lot on speaker cables (Audioquest Robin Hood Zero,) I expected to see some impressive results. At first,  they sounded fine, certainly better than my lower priced cables, but lacking perspective and sounding somewhat lifeless. I realized I’d have to wait for burn-in to take place.  After many, many hours of constant listening, they sounded a lot better, but still lacking something which my former cables had, a sense of presence. I phoned my dealer and said I was disappointed.  He recommended another pair to try out.  So I ordered them and planned to return the Robin Hood after comparison if they were better. 
 No sooner than 2-3 hours after I hung up with the salesman, a miracle happened.
The sound opened up to the extent that I didn’t recognize my set anymore.
It was transfigured into some of the best sound I ever heard. No matter what I played, or what source, the sound was incredibly life-like.

 So much for the deniers!