Power Cord Burn-In

It is true that 'quality' power cords cost more than Belden equivalents. Why they should sound 'better' is still a mystery. BUT, I know that Bob Crump, (my business partner in another company) INSISTS that his cords, both power and signal, MUST be broken in, to work at their best. He complains to me, all the time, that many people refuse to 'break in' his cables and this leads to rejection, or at least, disappointment. I have tried to understand this in physical terms, as I have a degree in physics as well. So far, I have only found 'interesting evidence' that points to a physical understanding.

Scottht,

Many would say that with two daughters, you already have the best stereo you can find. My brother has three daughters...tri-amping at its finest.
All the best to you and your family,
Howard

Does turning on my inter grated amp volume up and not playing any music break in the power cable

Hi Willywonka620

For me as long as current is going through the power cord it is getting broken in.

Using a Kill-A-Watt I've measured how much my equipment draws and then I use an IEC to plug converter (C14-5-15R) to then use my power cord as an extension cord.

Here is one example from Mouser:

http://www.mouser.com/ds/2/411/P002002-28453.pdf

I've used power cords as extension cords for lamps, vacuum cleaners, irons, steamers etc. Pretty much any piece of electronics that would draw more than my equipment.

After all that it gets installed on my audio gear and I sit back and relax. YMMV though

In my experience, the connector ends are the primary reason for good sound