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

I love the way scientists and engineers think their profession adds any credibility. It hobbles you and you become a victim of your education as well as the way you choose to view the world. 

Of course the cans which were a past reference are no longer your current reference when you find something that sounds better. They dont sound bad, they just dont sound as good. Or if you are referring to the new reference as the source then they sound exactly the same as they did with different formats or music. The music changes nothing intrinsic about the cans.

I respect your views, but you actually dont understand and I think this may be my point. When you absolutely know then why bother to grow or keep an open mind.  

 

 

 

People who think the human brain can't be fooled by outside bias need to do more research. Relying on your ears to give an absolute conclusion, is not proof that changes are real. The human brain is easily fooled.

Dont believe it? Take this simple test.

What's he saying... Ba Ba Ba  then   Fa Fa Fa ?

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XFtWOak4ZKI

Break in is a myth for cables and solid state electronics.  Speakers and tubes need break in.  And even in their case it’s 90% there.  The rest is placebo 

gdaddy1

People who think the human brain can't be fooled by outside bias need to do more research.

I've never heard the term "outside bias." Could you please explain it?

I am familiar with "authority bias." Do you have any experience with that?

Of course the brain can be fooled. Doesnt mean that it always is and you must take into account the difference between consequential and inconsequential stimuli. Chosen exposure versus forced. A consistent irritating loud noise is not processed the same as a pleasurable aria.  

Oh and polkalover nobody cares what you think because, well, you love polka. Is your wife too fat or just right? If you are still together you neednt answer.