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Why no “Break in” period?

If people say there’s a break in period for everything from Amps to cartridges to cables to basically everything... why is it with new power conditioners that people say they immediately notice “the floor drop away” etc.  Why no break in on that?

I’m not trying to be snarky - I’m genuinely asking.
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georgehifi
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Certain mechanical devices like cartridges and speakers do indeed have break in periods.
Correct

The manufacturers have to remain politically correct or people won't by their equipment.
Also correct
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georgehifi
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Because a lot of stuff really does sound so good you notice immediately
That's called "expectation bias", and it's a beaut smoke screen, even for something you won't like in a day or so.

Cheers George
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georgehifi
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"expectation bias"
One of the best statements to be said with new gear, and Ralph (Atmasphere) as far as I know was the first to use it here on Audiogon forums.
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