Elrod EPS-3 sign. VS NBS statement MK.3 ?

For what it's worth - from my experience - 50 hours was *no where near* enough time for break-in. I'm sure some people will think I'm nuts, but the signature cords take a good five weeks of constant break-in; preferably on something which draws more current than the component(s) they will be used on; and preferably on something "inductive", like a refrigerator. (FWIW, I use lights and a refrigerator) Believe me: the last part of the break-in seems to happen all at once, i.e. not in a gradual way.

P.S. to Cello: I'm not absolutely sure of the answer to your question about using the light/refrigerator thing after 1,000 hours of use in your system. All the advice I've gotten - and the experience I've had - is this, however: it helps to use more draw for break-in the cord will "see" when used in the system; and, at the very least, doing this will speed up break-in. Hope some of my comments help.

Cello - I'm sorry. Somehow my "p.s." worked, but not my original message. You'll need to use some kind of outlet box to plug a light and your refrigerator into. The problem is finding one that will accept the IEC end of your power cord. Versa Labs made one that was a kind of conditioner as well. That's what I use. If you can't find something at hardware store, I'd suggest making one - or asking someone to make you one. Re the benefit of both a light and a refrigerator: the light provides a constant source of current, the refrigerator cycles on and off (which I'm told by "those in the know" helps break-in). I don't know why. I just follow "orders" ;-) Good luck.