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How long for cartridge break-in?

I have Dynavector 10x on a Rega P25 table with acrylic platter and upgraded bearings and have meticulously aligned the cartridge, adjusted VTA, using a Herbies TT mat and TT Weights center weight, etc.

However, my BCD1 CDP still sounds significantly better in terms of imaging, focus and bass impact.
I was expecting more from the TT. I have only 25 hours on the cartridge and I'm hoping more hours will refine the sound. Both the TT and CDP are being run through a McIntosh C2200 preamp.
Any recommendations, observations, reassurances?
Thanks.
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I would experiment with different VTA/SRA settings.

VTF should be set close to manufacturer's max and loading at 47K.

You did not mention what type, if any, isolation employed. Bass response and isolation can be closely related.

Most suspensions are broken in after 50 hours. There are exceptions; the 10X5 is not one of them.
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