Another Cable Burn-in Question


I've checked the archives and I'm still not certain about this. I want to burn-in a new ic cable between CD player and preamp. I set the CD player to repeat/play but does the preamp need to be turned on? I'd rather not leave my tubed pre on during burn-in if I don't have to.
jc4659
I now have over 100 hours on the Signal SR i/c (see original post) and while the top end has smoothed out it is still just a tad strident for my taste. While this may improve with additional burn in time, I'm not so sure the midrange warmth which gives vocals body will ever emerge. Maybe I have too much silver wire in my system or maybe it's something else but I may need to try a different i/c. The low end of the Signal cable siver resolution is to die for in my system. Just superb rhythm, speed and articulation. I'll give it more time.
You really can't make a final judgement with most "high end" interconnects/cables before they've seen 200 hrs of strong music signal. Be patient!
If you don't hear something that pleases you now at the 100 hour mark with the Signal Cable, then I'd move on.

Consider copper.
I too doubt the midrange warmth you're seeking will ever come through, sounds like too much silver. I like the sparkle and/or extra illumination silver gives, just a little goes a long way!
Perhaps. I guess I want it all and for less than $200 for half a meter. I might ask Frank (of Signal Cable) for their copper cable to try.