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Can an unused cable break in?

I bought a new $300 Audioquest cable about a month ago, hoping to improve the sound of my Cyrus CD transport.  It didn't improve the SQ even after a little  break-in period.   I compared it to another transport system I had and it was quite inferior. So I stopped using the Cyrus but left it plugged in the wall for the month.
Lo and behold, I compared the two transports today and there was virtually no difference in sound between the two of them.
I’m listening to the Cyrus right now and am thrilled with it.
Either it’s my imagination, or the cable broke in while unused!  The difference isn’t subtle.
Is such a thing possible?


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williewonka
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Think about the mechanics of a Connector - i.e. ANY connector
  • there are pins and there is some sort of "gripping mechanism" (normally spring loaded in some manner) to hold onto those pins once inserted
  • simply inserting a plug into a socket creates an initial connection
  • over time, the gripping mechanism creates a better connection
I have auditioned many cables, but I allow at least 24 hours for things to "settle", even with cables that are "broken-in"

Regards - Steve
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