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Phono pre "Break-In" process? Necessary?

Just ordered a new phono preamp from Jolida  (J9II). Is there a break in process I should be aware of? Or do I simply play normal and realistically believe that it will open up as time goes on. Also, how much can one expect this pre will improve over time?


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bpoletti
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Yes, components take time to break in.  Capacitors and their various resonances are a good example.  Different capacitors take differing times to form.  Different TYPES of capacitors take different amounts of time to form.  And most other components take time to form their various capacitances even if it is a simple resistor mounted to a circuit board (the board itself can act as a capacitor).  And as those capacitors form, it changes their resonances.  Resonances contribute HEAVILY to the sound of a component.

That's JUST the beginning.
bpoletti
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pbn - None of the articles seem to examine small changes over time nor do they remotely hint anything related to resonances.  And who's talking about electrolytics, specifically?  Definitely NOTHING related to actually hearing differences.

I stand on my earlier opinions.
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