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How much does volume matter when breaking in amps and cables?

I'm not here to debate break-in. I generally leave new amps, components, and new cables playing low volume for a for long periods to start the break in process. Just curious how much does volume play a role in breaking in such. I get that speakers probably need pretty good amounts to push drivers, but what about other components?


aberyclark

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jl35
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+1 lak 
jl35
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I think it needs some time with some volume but not through the entire break in period 
jl35
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It’s just too expensive to remove the serum from porcelain...so might as well just listen 
jl35
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just got some new (for me) Dynaudio monitors...the manual says all their speakers need a few weeks of break-in,,,I think some engineers work there...I know they do measurements...
jl35
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a few years ago I bought a used Aesthetix Romulus CD player that hadn't been used in 6 months.  I called Aesthetix and was told it would take a month plugged in for it to return to full performance...
jl35
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I think it is also a myth that people buy expensive gear that they don’t like because they’re told they Will like it later. 
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