Does a new cd transport require break-in time?

@willemj - to be honest, I once thought as you did now, but that was 19 years ago.  The idea that cables do not make any difference and bit perfect is bitperfect and “it’s just data” and speakers/components do not require burn in after a few hours is generally a mindset for people who are just starting out in this hobbie.  After 19 plus years of listening and working with components, I completely disagree with pretty much everything you state.  I’m sure many people believe as you do.  However, over time you may start to realize that all these things we are talking about actually have merit (even though we cannot provide you measured “proof” that they exist).  You might get there, but then again you may never change your mind.  Keep an open mind!

IMO; all audio equipment requires break in time.

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Shadorne, you’re a little slower than usual today. I just told you the 200 hours is what Oppo was declaring 4 years ago. I'll ask you again, are so gullible that you believe their electronics have no break in? No need to respond, it’s a rhetorical question.

rvpiano OP
Bad news:  As I was attempting to make an A-B comparison between the two machines, the Oppo crapped out; wouldn’t power up, leaving one of my best sounding CDs locked inside.  

Did you try unplugging it from the wall outlet for a few minutes then plug it back in? The Oppo may have just locked up. Universal players do that some times.

Jim

I tried several times plugging and unplugging the Oppo to no avail.

Now here’s a real queer problem:

After removing and re-plugging the coax cable between the DAC and the transport: NO SOUND!
Tried pulling and returning power cords and removing and replugging cable:
still NO SOUND!
Only when I added an optical cable in tandem with the coax did I get any sound.
Sound on both cables. The sound quality is fine.
This happened on two occasions.
Anybody have any idea what’s going on???

All in all a very aggravating day!!!!