Break in for ICs from CDP


Just refresh me guys. I know the cdp has to be playing and the ICs have to be hooked up to my integrated. I was told, however, my integrated need not be on. I believe that is the deal, but I have brain lock. Also, any tips for IC break in. The manufacturer says these babies will need 250 hours. They told me my integrated need not be on. Just want to check with my fellow audiophools....
thanks in advance, warren :)
warrenh

Showing 1 response by jedinite24

Hi Ratbbb2

I've done similar to what you are thinking. your ideas are valid and have worked for me. I bought a Memorex CDP for $30 from Radioshack and rotated different CDs each day to break-in the ICs. I used various CDs ranging from test disks to classical music discs.

When I did some burn-in with a tuner I would connect the ICs from the tuner to a preamp and set the tuner on shuffle for 2 weeks straight. Where I am there are all sorts of stations that the tuner can pick up. From Jazz, Talk Radio, Classical, Hip Hop classic rock.

I got to break in the cables without going on the roller coaster ride.