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OK...here's another tweak that really works

I recently recabled my reference 2 channel system. The upgrade in sound broke new ground in what I thought was possible with existing components. I had not, however, heard of the Matthew Bond Audio Cascade Noise Burn-In Disc - V. 2.0 until it was referenced in one of the fairly recent Forum Posts.  More out of curiosity and the fact that I have had some very positive results with other assorted/sundry tweaks, I decided to give it a try. I have played the disc only a couple of times and  am amazed at hearing a very real improvement in all aspects of the system and especially the glare that I really didn't know existed.

Anyway, I would enjoy hearing from any of you that has had some exposure to this or other tweaks of this kind. 

 

 

brauser
lanx0003
676 posts
 

Interesting!  Burn-in with noise is better than with music.  Why?  Is there scientific proof? It is like breaking in a brand-new vehicle with harsh rather than gental driving behavior.

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holmz
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Interesting!  Burn-in with noise is better than with music.  Why?  Is there scientific proof? It is like breaking in a brand-new vehicle with harsh rather than gental driving behavior.

@lanx0003 

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

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deecee
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I have both the IBE CD and the Cardas LP and yes, they make an audible difference (actually I like the effect after a few plays of music).

The most profound effect was from the Gryphon Exorcist but it was way too pricey for me.

No one seems to know how it works… go figure.

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kellyp
104 posts
 

"The human brain is an incredible pattern matching machine" - Jeff Bezos

That is the problem. Cable break in does not exist.  Audio is AC, so degaussing residual DC in a dielectric would be nullified in a couple of milliseconds of play.

However if you stop flexing your cables and just leave them alone the micro-fractures from handling the face centered cubic copper wire structure might join back somewhat.  However I doubt the difference is noticeable.

Most likely, running a signal for a while might also strengthen  a tentatively poor connection. Since the change you noticed should not happen if your cables were OK in the first place, you should really get some measuring equipment for a small fraction of your investment.  Meanwhile use some antioxidating connectivity fluid.  It is a good practice to do that anyway. 

 

brauser OP
519 posts
 

There are those who can not accept a product unless it makes perfect technical sense. I respect that, but experientially if it works, then why not enjoy the ride instead letting the lack of logic be a barrier. I personally like to know how a thing works. I also like to make improvements in my systems where I can hear things that I did not before, see a more defined image, feel more connected to the sights and sounds, etc. To me the experience trumps the logic. 

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