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Are You A Disciplined Audiophile?

The issue of whether break-in is real aside for now, when you make a change in your system, such as a new component or cable, do you have the discipline to wait before making any other changes?  I usually mark my calendar for a month and perhaps 2 months and try to change nothing else for that period of time so I can better assess exactly what the new thing is doing. But sometimes it’s difficult to wait. IMO, break in is a real thing, both in the component and the listener, but even if you don’t believe components and cables change after a few days, can you wait at least a month to listen to enough music to adjust your ears to what the new thing brings to the system on its own?  

chayro
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mahgister
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Thanks larsman 😉😊

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mahgister
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In think as

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It varies from equipment to equipment, ime.

czarivey
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I'm glad that NOT everyone here "Disciplined Audiophile". It makes me think that it's not the end of this world yet.

ghdprentice
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I consider myself a disciplined audiophile as well.

I refrain wasting money on expensive tp, caviar, cars, ostentatious homes so I can make a greater investment in audio. I read multiple publications, listen to lots of live acoustic music and instruments to train my hearing. I do careful long term comparisons of equipment and configurations to achieve the best sound possible.

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mahgister
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It is why we can all  trust reading your posts your advice about necessary or very useful gear upgrades ...

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I consider myself a disciplined audiophile as well.

I refrain wasting money on expensive tp, caviar, cars, ostentatious homes so I can make a greater investment in audio. I read multiple publications, listen to lots of live acoustic music and instruments to train my hearing. I do careful long term comparisons of equipment and configurations to achieve the best sound possible.

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