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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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millercarbon ...

  •    "I sometimes imagine these guys with their wives, honey the coefficient of friction seems a little off tonight, but let's get Larry in here to double-blind you so I can be sure."  

That's the post of the month. LMAO. 

Good one, millercarbon. :-)

Frank
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Any experienced vinyl guy would say that a new cartridge has to break in. Usually takes between 50 to 100  hours of playing time.
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mijostyn ...

Yes, you are correct ... cartridges are mechanical devices.  

I remember when I upgraded the turntable belt and bought one from "Originlive." Upon first listening, I, and a buddy could discern the belt breaking in over an hour period. That was fascinating to be sure. Very obvious too.

https://www.originlive.com/hi-fi/turntable-upgrades-modification/turntable-belt-upgrade/

When I received two new Audio Research REF-75 amps, the capacitors had to break in over about a 500 hour period. The improvement was incremental over time and the end result, compared to when new was remarkable. 

Frank
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