streamers and DACs are the easiest components to break in. Just have it streaming 24/7. Nothing else needs to be on.
Break In Question?
I have been under the assumption that in order for a component to break in there must be a signal pass through from one piece of equipment to another. That is, running a Dac/Preamp into an amp, the amp must be turned on for the Dac/Preamp to break in.
But is this really true? Does the amp really need to be turned on?
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From the Lumin owner’s manual: Powering onRunning-inLUMIN performs at its best after a running-in period (otherwise known as burn-in or break-in). The duration can vary depending on the internal components, but under some conditions many users report that the sound continues to improve for a few weeks (200+ hours of playback). Tips
But you know, you could always believe the flat-earthers on Audiogon who pretend to know more about electronics than the engineers who designed this equipment. |
Vintage Equipment that has not been played for a long time: start with low voltage, using a Variac. Progressively increase the voltage i.e say 20 volts for 5 minutes, 30 for five, ..... until you get to a bit below ____ (it’s voltage rating) i.e. Japanese (100v) I stop at 90 v on the dial; USA (115/120 V) I stop at 100v on the dial.* It’s not rocket science, just advised caution. *Thus it absolutely does not matter if the Variac, new or old, is a bit off, say 5%, just start low, and finish below rated voltage. |
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