Music Direct sells the PAD disc for $99 (MSRP $150) It really works.
I'm not certain, but I believe for the cable to carry a proper current, the load end has to be powered up in order to present an impedance to the cable (and to the driver in the CDP) somebody check me on this. If your integrated is a tube unit, you could just pull the power tubes while you break in the ICs, otherwise just turn the volume down if you don't want to break in the power section and speakers.
The PAD system enhancer is completely unlistenable! -- even at moderate levels (it does a great job though) but you will need to leave the house. The good news is so will the cockroaches and mice!
I'm not certain, but I believe for the cable to carry a proper current, the load end has to be powered up in order to present an impedance to the cable (and to the driver in the CDP) somebody check me on this. If your integrated is a tube unit, you could just pull the power tubes while you break in the ICs, otherwise just turn the volume down if you don't want to break in the power section and speakers.
The PAD system enhancer is completely unlistenable! -- even at moderate levels (it does a great job though) but you will need to leave the house. The good news is so will the cockroaches and mice!