I couldn’t believe it I’m updating this thread so soon. Right, folks, the sound of my system suddenly changed for the better this morning. Played a variety of music, all familiar music. In brief summary, this is the best sound I’m currently getting with this system. VD Nite 2 can’t compete anymore.
The cable might not be fully broken in yet so I was quite surprised at the rather spectacular sound I’m currently getting. After some analysis, my assumption is the power conditioner may have played a part in accelerating the burn-in process. It draws 5-10W in idle. As I’ve left the mains cable connected for more than 4 days, about 100 hours has been clocked although actual play time is about 20 hours at this point time.
The rolled off treble is now gone, replaced by illuminating airy and silky highs. The warmth and bunched up sound in the midrange and midbass is also gone as clarity and separation are significantly improved. Bass now sounds taut, tight and defined with ample slam and dynamics.
The most important observation is everything now sounds just right. Music which didn’t sound good previously, sounding dull or lacking in separation and detail, they all now sound different, very listenable! The clarity in the music has significantly improved. The tone of piano in most familiar tracks I’ve played throughout the years, some sounded good and some sounded poor - dull and flat. They all now sound close to perfection with improved clarity throughout the frequency spectrum.
I’m not sure if the cable has achieved close to 100% optimal performance. Even if it’s still at about 70% or 80%, the Furutech has lived up to my expectations, perhaps exceeded them a little. I’m typing this while listening to the music. It’s not only the clarity, separation and detail but sound stage also got wider as music now sounds more enveloping.
Looks like I’ve made the right choice going with this Furutech. I’m happy. Will continue to update if there are anymore surprises with weeks to come.