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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?

ozzy

ozzy
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ghdprentice
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@steakster 

Thank you. blush

audition__audio
1,773 posts
 

Doug you just made things worse. What you do is acknowledge that what you attempted to do was wrong and apologize. Nothing else is of consequence. 

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hilde45
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What we need is a slush fund for people who do audio break ins.

jl35
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@larsman +1 ... I had an identical  experience with the Vandersteen 3 about 20+ years ago...breaking in my current new DAC I barely listened for 5 days, only did brief check ins, more to make sure everything was working properly...but at about the 75 hour mark I heard a significant difference (had been told break-in was about 100 hours)...I always barely listen during break-in...

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noromance
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Honestly, While I don't agree with his hypothesis on break-in, I don't have an issue with @douglas_schroeder pushing his book as it is on topic and he's been on the 'Gon for decades. Let's face it, there are only a few of us, and commitment should be cherished not cast away. 

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