Breaking in Integrated amp with DAC

I can't find the thread in the archives but I was told by other members before that a signal must be going through the DAC for break-in to occur. Normally what I do if the DAC has a USB input I will connect my laptop to it play various music and break-in tracks.

You need to play music (or whatever - i use white noise), to break it in. Also, unless its tube or class a, you should probably leave it on all the time. They usually say in the manual if leaving it on is OK. If not, ask the company just to be safe.

Makes sense guys. That is what I was thinking but wasn't for
sure about it. Thanks for the help!