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Break in for new DAC

I just ordered a LTA AERO DAC with Ray Reserve tubes.  I have read that this need 200/300 hours of break-in?   If so, since I have a All tube integrated amp, I really don't want to leave it on that long.  If i have my player run music into new DAC over and over, does the amp really need to be on?

 

Thanks Much

 

mlapenta
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danmar123
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@audphile1 ,

''so by placing the Furnan power conditioner as close as possible to your electronics you actually reduce EMI. I understand the logic now.''

I don't think that's the case but, it's not interfering with the OPPO. I have Copper sheet & would've made a barrier if there was a problem.

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danmar123
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@audphile1  PM sent.laugh

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audphile1
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Power conditioner filters AC but just as any piece of electronics it will generate and radiate EMI. If you look inside your furnan there are several transformers and all the components you plug into it will result in current flow thru the Furnan. Which means it will generate and radiate EMI. 
 



as a simple test you can order this gadget from amazon and measure it.

https://a.co/d/cE8StSC

Hey I’m just giving you a free advice. Treat it for what it’s worth 

 

tuberist
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Ray Reserve worth every penny

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bartsw
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@danmar123 to be fair, he's referring to RFI EMI emitting from around the device. The power conditioner can only filter what's going through it and passed to other connected devices. It also can't filter EMI from the bundle of cords behind the cabinet. Does minimizing RMI EMI make a difference? I don't know but if it does, it would probably be like using a good linear power supply over a loud SMPS.

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