darcman
100+ Head-Fier
I dont want to get in a burn iin debate with you because you believe what you believe and it can be pointless to try and change the opinion of people like you.Same! Still can't believe how excellent sound quality they were able to achieve in DX 260 and I'm so glad it took transparent/reference path. I find it also to be in sublime synergy with my CIEMs.
Although I definitely don't believe in DAP burn-in process and if anything, in my opinion, it may be a brain adaptation and 'burn-in'. If you could now compare/AB a brand new unit with the one with miles on it it should really sound identical. The trick is in the brain processing. BTW, I also find it funny they include this burn-in cable, but to each his own, especially as it leads to the same auditory results.
Burn in is definitely 100% real. As a general statement of fact most if not all electronics and wire will benefit from burn in. I have owned enough high end stereo components and cables over the years to know this to be true. People who have limited experience cant understand this. Perhaps others may chime in to help you gain knowledge and understanding.