In Reply to: Can someone with knowledge explain the "breaking in" phenomenon posted by gonzo on May 30, 2012 at 10:59:13:
Mechanical settling is beneficial to cables as well. More so with some designs than others. Wires don't like to be moved around, especially Cardas and solid cores types. Let them stay in place, motionless for 3 days.
I've never seen any measurements on this, but perhaps someday.
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- This will really drive you nuts: Mechanical settling! - barryb 09:25:19 05/31/12 (2)
- I agree, even after a long breakin, moving a cable means it needs to settle - Elizabeth 11:57:56 05/31/12 (1)
- RE: I agree, even after a long breakin, moving a cable means it needs to settle - JoeKool 16:39:56 06/04/12 (0)