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Does it help if you "break in" a component? If so, tell us about it.

Stereophile  |  Mar 9, 2003

One of the age-old audio battles is whether or not a component needs to be "broken-in" first to sound its best. Does it help to break in a component and, if so, what is the most dramatic example you've experienced?

Does it help if you "break in" a component? If so, tell us about it.
Helps a lot
74% (148 votes)
Bunch of hogwash
12% (23 votes)
Not sure
15% (29 votes)
Total votes: 200

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