phono stage break in?

I've found that the best burn-in CD is the Ayre CD using the brown-noise track. Since the brown-noise mimics the frequency distribution mimics actual music. I also use the Cardas record montly and for cartridge break-in. Both, in my opinion, are indispensible.

Larry:

I have only had the chance to compare the Ayre to the two Granite CDs. The PAD one is a bit pricey for me, and I cannot find anywhere even a "track listing" or rationale/marketing on why I should buy the PAD CD. The Ayre CD was made by George Cardas and works very well for burning equipment in. I actually have a new headphone amplifier on the way here and plan to use it again, so perhaps I can use this opportunity to revaluate the Ayre CD ;) Like many people, I use the Ayre and Cardas record weekly for general maintence as well as break-in with noticeable differences.

-Marc