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HiDiamond Diamond 3 XLR IC's - Burn-In Time?

I recently switched to a VTL 7.5 iii preamp (a mighty unit!). It has RCA and XLR I/O's, but the mfr. recommends XLR cables over the RCA. As a result, I recently bought a pair of the HD D3 XLR IC's to run from pre out to amp in. (My Krell 300 cx amp has ONLY XLR inputs; I had been using adaptors with my JPS Aluminata RCA's. Sounded fab.)

The HD's are beautifully constructed, highly detailed, lively cables -- a bit TOO lively so far - more than I am accustomed to or like. I want to give them a chance because the sound is so good in so many other ways. They have about 40 hrs on them so far.

Any experience on the expected burn-in time before they approach their mature sound? Switching pre's and cables is very traumatic!

Thx. Neal
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http://www.audioexcellenceaz.com

This is the website where Ozzy's information came from. I included it because there is a lot more information and pictures at that website.
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I own both the Aluminata and the HD 3 XLR interconnects. I use them in different systems. The HiDiamond products take between 300 to 500 hours to fully burn in.
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Nglazer,
I'll be interested in your thoughts regarding the HD 3 XLR vs. the Aluminata Interconnects.
Regards,
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Ozzy & Kclone,
I'm glad you like the D8 speaker cables, all of the HD products take a long time to break-in (500 hours to fully break in).
So Ozzy, do you perfere the D8 speaker cables to you home made speaker cables?
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