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Question about Break in of Weiss DAC 204

Just purchased the Weiss Dac 204 and have a question about break in.  Is leaving the DAC on alone enough to consider that time for the break in period or does the entire system need to be on. In short, is playing music through the entire system required for break in. Since the Dak has no moving parts I thought that just leaving it on alone without amp, preamp etc. might be enough. Would appreciate any advice on this subject.  Thanks in advance.

 

kjl1065
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curiousjim
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Leave it on with an input device like a streamer. Find an internet radio station and let it rip.  When I bought a new streamer, I kept the BS Node and it’s perfect for such a job.  It also sounds pretty darn good as a streamer also.

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curiousjim
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Oh,

 I am starting to look at replacing my Pontus ll DAC and would be interested in hearing your thoughts on the Weiss.

Thanks.

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kjl1065 OP
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I am still in break in mode. Note I just purchased the Weiss 204 and immediately added the Modwright Linear Power supply which replaced the stock wall wart that came with the Weiss 204DAC. The Weiss replaced my Chord Qutest and its probably a few weeks more of break in before I can do any critical listening.  Will post my thoughts after break in. Thanks for asking. 

roadcykler
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Break in of audio components is a myth. Full stop.

 

052rc
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What happened to this website? I used to post here several years ago, and we had normal discussions on audio equipment. Now, it seems like half the people here are your typical garbage type that hates audio equipment and are only here to post negative comments on products they have never owned or experienced. Who values their time so little that they invest substantial amounts of it worrying about how complete strangers spend their own money?  

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