If cables can break-in, can they then wear-out?


The phenomenon of cable break-in (is it really dielectric break-in?) must be physical to the cable/dielectric/insulator/termination, therefore will extended use wear out the cable?
I do not mean metal wear from plugging in and removing, either. I am assuming permanent installation.

In my opinion it's as much our ears getting acquainted as it is break-in.
mcintech

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Yes.

Nothing lasts forever!

But cables should last a rally long time though. Our ears will probably go up first.
You would think so.

I think you're right that our ears getting accustomed to something different sounding can be easily mistaken for break in. H

ow can you know for sure how much of the change is due to the item itself transforming versus our ears?