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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.
rnwong

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rnwong OP
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Gee thanks! I think I get it. Just plug in my cd player interconnects into the phono preamp and play away, correct?
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rnwong OP
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I called Granite audio today. Don Hoglund who invented th burn-in cd said the break-in cd signal was mastered to mimic a vinyl record and is stepped -down between 45-60dbs so it is not overloading the phono preamp. The Granite break-in cd has been in use for ten years and Don said there has been no problems with it. The signal has been tested and verified to mimic the same output as a vinyl record. And like the cable cooker the disc can be use to "refresh" the circuts in the preamp. The signal output from the cd is full band width. Just passing on info and you guys "choose your poison". Thanks Ron
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