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Burning in a new setup

Hi folks,

I really appreciate all the help, information and suggestions I receive here . 

New gear is still coming in and I want to do this right when setup day arrives.

When new monoblocks, preamplifier, DAC, CD transport and my pre-owned tuner are first setup, how should I go about the burn in time? The interconnects will all be new too. New speaker cables will arrive burned in already.  I did order the XLO Test & Burn-In CD - HDCD too. Do I need to have volume audible during equipment burn in? Anything else I need to know? 

All comments are appreciated, thank you.

toddsyr
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toddsyr OP
219 posts
 

You are entitled to your opinion and I respect that. It has been my experience though that things do sound better after some use.

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blackbag20
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@jasonbourne71 plus 1

 

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hilde45
5,994 posts
 

I am a firm believer in breaking in cables and interconnects too.

Reminds me of the old Mets' slogan – Ya Gotta Believe!

Stay firm, bro.

 

zlone
1,319 posts
 

 You are thinking clearly, break in is real. My method is unscientific, I just queue up an internet station and let it play at low volumes for days. Choose one that mirrors your listening tastes.

Electronics cleaner is not the same as Deoxit. For used equipment, and especially vintage, you want to use something like Deoxit that will remove oxidation. Get some swabs and clean the interior of all the jacks you will be using, it will make a difference. 

jl35
4,449 posts
 

I've consistently noticed changes with break-in, both with new gear and older gear that has not been used in a long time...certainly varies with different brands models and type of gear...not sure why this topic seems to agitate some listeners...it's free and easy and eventually happens anyway...

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