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How long....Silver....How Long?

I bought an Analysis Plus Silver Ovals speaker cables( used). Right now, I have it connected for 24 hrs. straight playing music. The sound is okay but not impressive, it's a little bit harsh still. From one of the posting that I made, a member commented that for silver, it takes longer to "break in" the cables. My question is as follows:
1. For used cables(such as mine), does expected break in periods still apply?
2. Roughly, how long should I wait until the cables shows its natural sound? Or at least a hint of it.
3. Is it premature to say that the cable is not a good match in my system?

all comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

thanks
amandarae
g_m_c
443 posts
 
You might want to make sure that the cables are oriented in the proper dircection.

You should also give them a good week to settle in.

Some silver can be a bit lean/harsh with a ss amp.

good luck, I hope they settle down.
docjr8156
34 posts
 
See my post at cable asylum.
glamont7801
4 posts
 
Good God cables do not revert back when they have not been used. Once broken in they are brooken in.
rcprince
3,061 posts
 
I've seen posts from Bob Crump in the past on this--his point is that if the cables were shipped via air, there would be a static electricity buildup which could affect the performance and require a bit of break-in. He suggested spraying them with an anti-static spray and let 'em cook a couple of days. Don't know if that applies in this case, but thought I'd mention it.
subaruguru
1,374 posts
 
What about that Sony's digititis, huh?
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