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But read it in the original context. He's talking about a seriously NON-recommended procedure for "breaking in" power cables that most definitely should NOT be undertaken by anyone not conversant in G.S. Ohm's law. Rather than calculating a proper load beforehand, the author suggests checking your work by feeling for excessive heat.
 
That's the joke.

My apologies, you're right. I was so amazed by the rest of the nonsense I just skimmed that section.

I would agree that improperly handling of cables can bring on bad results someday. I could testify to that from past experience. A break-in period though? That one is new to me
 
This reminded me of some of the high-end audio quackery some people believe in. Here's one site I found:
 
http://www.machinadynamica.com/machina5.htm
 
I especially like "Brilliant Pebbles", "Blu Matter", "Codename Blue Meanies", "Tru-Tone Duplex Covers". Wow! I can't wait to improve my audio experience. 
 

this must explain why my gear sounds great... the cables are just one ungodly pile hidden behind the sofa (storage) or in use draped style-lessly from point A to point B.. 

WTF:one of the first things I was taught by a roadie and still is being taught in Audio Production courses is how to correctly roll a cable.
I used to make sure my stage lead was warm and pliable before we went on and never had a tangle or a pullout.
also have 30 odd 25ft xlr cables(all Nuetric)that have been in situ for 10 years without any problems,whatsoever 
 
With Bluetooth and Wi Fi it`s possible this will become a moot point anyway?
cheers

The best bit decimator effect I've ever heard is the one you get when you use a digital out on your synth and then gradually squeeze the SPDIF coax cable to stop some of the bits getting through.
 
Also if you use the copper coax as opposed to the optical cable you get a much better sound for heavy metal.

For years I only bought cables made using oxygen free copper,  but in the end I decided they were just suffocating my music..

I once used a Monster cable with the arrows pointing the wrong way and everything recorded backwards!

What's up, someone have their cables wound up in a knot?

On analogue you get +1 octave transpose per knot.

Once I learned this technique, I use it for all of my audio cables as well as power cables and even water hoses.  Keeps them from becoming stuck in a tighter and tighter coil, plus they are easy to throw out without knots.
 
Here's a couple of videos: