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How long it takes to break in Running Spring Haley

Hi all,
I purchased the latest version of Running Springs Haley about 3 months ago, and up till now it doesn't sound like broken in yet. My system consists of a Cambridge 840C CDP and Luxman SQ-N100 tube amp. In average, I use my system between 5 to 10 hours per week, mostly listening to audiophile jazz vocals and classical.
After 3 months of usage, the sound has gotten slightly better, but still lacking impact in bass, rather "tight" (or constricted, not free flowing) in the mids, and kind of shrill (slightly disjointed with the rest of the spectrum) in the highs. This is in comparison with the power bar (no filtering) I was using previously. Yes I can hear more details and layering, but how long will it take for the sound to open up and smooth out the rough edges?

Many thanks.
whokc

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whokc OP
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Thanks for all the valuable inputs! I checked the specs of my gear, tube amp draws 95W, CDP draws 40W, that is 135W in total, way too low for the 1800W limit. According to local dealer, the Haley has 3 filtering modules, one for each duplex. For some reason, they strongly advise against using household high current devices (heater, electric kettle for example) on it. I'll simply plug my gear into the same duplex and let it run for another 3 months, then rotate to the next duplex and so on. Hopefully it can break-in by year end. I'll also try to swap my power bar back in to see what's been added or missing.

Thanks again!
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