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What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
Nonoise, you didn't take that personally, did you? I was of course generalizing. No offense. 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
I get that certain technical specs are sometimes required and that there is a descending scale of quality. I was referring to the unmeasurables. You know, those invisible attributes that always exponentially increase cost more than materials and l... 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
A stupid attempt at lending credence to the notion that wires and cables have a wacky ability to magically alter performance. 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
It makes no sense that the expectation is for parts to fall out of spec in order to fall into a desired lower cumulative level of performance. Ridiculous. And how would this be accomplished within a reasonable time frame? By using inferior quality... 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
I think the compensation issue is apples and oranges. Break in at the manufacturer is about ensuring it stays in spec. Changing out parts for different effect has nothing to do with so-called burn in. The same issue would apply. 
What Exactly Does "Burn In" do for Electronics?
I don't know what you guys are talkin about. Burn 'out' is more like it. As soon as I get a component back from rebuild, it's awesome for the first little while and then loses that pinnacle of peak performance, settling down to long term stability... 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
Rodman,thanks for that info. 
Hafler XL600 Vs Hafler 9505 Much difference?
Rodman, I take it I could use the FRED bridges in my Acoustat TNT200s also? The 9505 is essentially the TNT circuit. Sonically, what is the improvement? 
Brown Audio Labs LS-1 Tube Line Stage Preamp ?
It's not a whole lotta money. I'd say go for it. Looks decent. But you're better off dealing with georgelofi imo. 
oppo's volume control
Recognizing accuracy is not necessarily a declaration that it's preferred. 
most clear, crisp sound power amps, monoblocks ?
What, You're waiting in the bushes, are you? You must think you're joining the group. I take it the op is a troll too, right? I'm not aware of this hobby having a reputation for the likes of you but you do rear your ugly heads from time to time. 
most clear, crisp sound power amps, monoblocks ?
Possibly one:) 
most clear, crisp sound power amps, monoblocks ?
No, but it's an indication. Best bang for buck is to go vintage. What cost a lot then doesn't any more. 
What was your first 'hi-end' system?
1978 with a pair of Kef 105/2, Meridian 105 monos, Oracle Alexandria/FR-14/Dynavector Ruby. Still have the Kefs and Meridians in the closet. Sold the Oracle. 
most clear, crisp sound power amps, monoblocks ?
I wonder how many of the bozos here have read the first response. Could there possibly be any insight you could glean from it? You know, like if you tried really really hard.