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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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buellrider97
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parkergetdean
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All comments are appreciated, thank you.

Well, everybody is entitled to their opinions

You are entitled to your opinion 

I have no idea what's happening here

 

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katzenjammer27
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@oberoniaomnia 

I installed the Cardas Clear Cygnus Phono Cable, how long do you think the cable needs to burn in? 20 hours or so?

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hilde45
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I have definitely noticed break in -- in my hearing, expectations, and accommodation to the equipment. 

 -- Why is the above claim so infrequently argued for? Why is it always about whether the gear is breaking in?

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howardlee
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Burning in things that have a mechanical interface is a no brainer, i.e. speakers, headphones, cartridges, etc.  My experience is that also goes, albeit to a lesser degree, with electronics.  There are a lot of folks with more experience than myself who second that.  Think capacitors, etc. Whatever...how can it hurt?  If nothing else, that's the new equipment fails, early on.  Best to find out now....

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