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Hi guys, I read all the discussion...

These are my empirical impressions that apply to my system; over the years, I've tried almost all the break-in discs (XLO, Purist Audio, Densen Demagic, Isotek, Cardas, Tellurium-Q, as well as the classic Pink and White Noise). Some have tracks that the authors claim 'demagnetize' the system, other tracks are for breaking in, others for a quick warm-up. Are they useful? Yes, especially on new equipment, speakers in particular. More than music? In my opinion, they speed up the break-in process. Obviously, I don't listen to the system while I'm playing these discs on repeat; I do that when I leave the house. Don't ask me if I know the isomorphic properties that connect what I hear to what the CD authors say, because I don't. I only have listening impressions.

Question? If Breaking In a Audio Device, it is expected that at some point the device is going to settle, maybe become coherent in the way it manages frequency.

Settlement and coherence are typically seen as a positive and attractive to have available.

Does not just using the Audio Device create this without the use of a particular source material.

Claims a breaking in device was a better outcome than usual music used is a biggy to take on board.

Now a long term in use device that is optimised in its function. If that was claimed to find a little extra resulting from a source material in use, that might be more alluring. 

 

 

bigtwin

1,577 posts

01-02-2024 at 08:27am 

And that’s why I love this site.  The "I’ve never tried it but you’re a fool for thinking it could work" crowd.  You only champion the tweeks you believe in?  Big money PC anyone?  🤣
 

I think these clowns, the likes of @roadcykler ,  just read the forums and post the same nonsense. They probably own some low end walmart type system and are outraged by everything that’s going on here. 

I own both the tellurium Q disk and the Ayre one. I use them both occasionally to limited benefit. The Tellurium Q is the better of the two as far as notable audio improvement. Here's the concept as I understand it. Music primariarly runs in frequency patterns. Think of it like this. Say you do the same limited exercise everyday. Certain muscles will be worked while others not so much.If you continue this pattern those unused tendons and ligaments will become stiff. Since music doesn't limit itself to only those primary frequencies it does stray from the path. When your speakers haven't been using certain movements as often, those areas are damped. Think speaker break in where they need to loosen up. The Tellurium Q disk forces your speakers to "exercise" outside of the typical patterns. Some speakers are more flexible continuously while others are more likely to grow stiff. I've often thought this may explain the loyal Klipsch heritage fan base. After years of break in the Khorns, Lascala, etc take on a bizarre realism. Other speakers are flimsier but more agile while "industrial" drivers while more durable can be less musical at first. I use system disk once a month or so. Do not stay in the room!

I've owned two of these system "break-in" discs. Gave them away to friends. They worked, but I received the same break-in by playing some music, while simultaneously enjoying the music. HEAD HUNTERS, by Herbie Hancock, is just one that I use. My system is always on, always playing, 24/7, so the amount of system break-in is minimal to me. I wish I could find my Bedini Ultra Clarifier.