Yes, they wear out (except for Cardas, it seems). Feel free to contact me through Audiogon. I offer a free recycling service for cables and other high-end audio equipment. I even pay for shipping.
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.
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.