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Is it true that a digital cable has to acclimate to your system?

Just bought a Kimber Orchid AES/EBU cable and it doesn't sound good.  The seller advised me that a certain synergy won't happen until the cable gets used to the other components in your system.  
 
I am using a Bel Canto CD-2 for a transport and a Bryston BDA-2 for a dac.  The Audioquest Cinammon AES/EBU cable I have sounds much better.

thanks for any wisdom on this.
Ted.
lovepianos
lovepianos OP
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Thanks for the tip on the Blue Jeans cable.  Just checked their web site and I think it's worth buying 1.5m one to do an A/B comparison.  It'll only cost $25 to buy it and I can always use an extra for my little recording studio setup..
Ted.
danoroo
239 posts
 
"Is it true that a digital cable has to acclimate to your system? "

No.
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sparklehorse61
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Can these Kimber Orchid AES/EBU cables be used from DAC to Amplifier? Or should I be looking for another cable? thx
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denverfred
252 posts
 
Analog only from DAC to AMP! Only if you have vol control on the DAC.

Piano lover:
What's the big hurry? All new cables need break-in. Every day your system will improve a bit and you don't have to do a thing but enjoy your own music.
Buy used cable and they're ready to go with just a short "reminder" break-in to get the electrons into parade formation.
I find that the electrons behave much better if I whip the cable with another cable of lower quality until I have raised a light perspiration on either me or the cable.
douglas_schroeder
3,281 posts
 
Read my article "Audiophile Law: Thou Shalt Not Overemphasize Burn In" at Dagogo.com 
I did not specifically compare digital cables but the evidence is not in favor of its changing.  

My recommendation is to never consider burn in, or break in regarding any Audiophile products. It's a great way to buy a mediocre product. 
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