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phono preamp break-in machine

Buying a new phono pre- amp. My dealer says there is a machine that receives a cd signal that is playing a break-in disc. This signal is fed into the phone preamp and "brakes" it in. This method by-passes playing hundreds and hundreds of hours of vinly on ones turntable. Dealer can not remember the name of this machine. Anyone know the source where I can purchase such a machine if it exists? Thanks for your help.
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I had my phono stage modded by Bill Thalmann. He used Teflon caps and hook-up wire with Teflon dielectric. Since it was recommended I put 400 hours on the caps, I bought a KAB PreCon LP, inserted it between my DAC and my phono stage and forgot about it. (www.kabusa.com) With a small business and three children, 400 hours seemed forever.

I do have to say that the sound of the modded phono stage after 400 hours of burn-in was vastly improved over the unit upon arrival.
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