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Dedicated lines- need break in?

Surely a, stupid question of the day!
Finally had 2X 20 amp dedicated lines installed with Oyaide outlets with isolated grounds. Hooked up sources and preamp to the lines to start with......, and sound is much clearer and as a result slightly on thinner side (in comparison, although still anything but analytical). I know it is not Oyaide outlets because I had them connected on regular lines and they sounded warmer. (I have electrician coming back today to try out different phase than the refrigerator, ac, microwave etc. to check if the current in phase circuit breaker is not causing the change in sound)

So the question is, in your experience, the new 20 amp lines need to be broken in? How long does it need to be? or what could be the cause?

Thanks,

Nil
nilthepill

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shellie
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I see as per usual some who profess that no difference exists between cables are again entering into a discussion regarding the "subjective" difference between cables (in this case cables running in-wall). Surprise surprise the ones who hear no difference in wires hear no difference in dedicated circuit break-in.

Yes dedicated circuits break in and over a several week period. I usually wait at least one month to allow any change in my system to settle down before making another change or before fine tuning my last change. This allows time to reflect, prevents costly mistakes by not addressing a still moving target, and to enjoy my system instead of constant fussing and that's a good thing :)
shellie
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Lak I could not agree with your last post more then I do- Bravo.
shellie
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From a closed mind comes nothing new no matter how much that mind wishes to believe it knows all. The closed mind can only parrot what it has been taught. Is it any wonder then that the closed mind eschews original exploration that could lead to self discovery and knowledge in favor of the same old staid and tired theories; the observations of others?
shellie
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Nilthepill,
Give that new line more then just one more week- give it a month and you'll be surprised how much different it will sound from today (still it may not be your cup of tea). As a side, you'd be surprised just how strong a signature that expensive duplex is having on the overall sound of your system. Try searching this site for a comprehensive review of duplexes (I cannot remember it's author but it turned me onto the power of AC duplexes).

Happy new year!
shellie
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Audiofeil,
Why do you allways have to be such a Richard?
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