... what is Settling Time in cables and interconnects...


Hello to all...

Was reading on a cable/interconnect manufacturers' site that they recommend min 350 preferrably 450 hrs Burn-In time, and 2 to preferably 24 hrs Settling Time (after plugged and unplugged).

Have never heard the term Settling Time: what is it, how is it done, what effect would it have if done or not done, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY - would like to hear from someone who has actually done this and your impressions...

THANKS!
justvintagestuff

Showing 1 response by maurice1937

My Recent Experience
I have recently installed new Speaker cables, Interconnects,and Power cable ... all from the same US manufacturer. all at the same time
Recommended burn in time 200hrs
What i found was:-
Up to 10hrs .. not very impressive
Approximately 20hrs .. amazing mid and treble (low end still quite light)
Around 40 - 50 hrs .. in comes the low end and impressive separation of instruments and very realistic soundstage 
At 80hrs .. Beyond any doubt these cables are incredible 
At 100+ ..  Never enjoyed recorded music so much 
So yes, giving cables a reasonable time to "burn in" has worked for me

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