Why can't you just record some broadband noise, reduce the level by some arbitrary amount, say 60dB, burn a CD of the now low level noise and then plug your phono preamp into the CD player. I've not tried this, but it should work.
Why does a phono break-in signal have to have the RIAA equalization curve? The equalization is intended to improved high frequency S/N and increased per side playing time. Neither consideration is an issue with a break-in signal.
Nsgarch, thanks for the explanation. I don't agree, but I see your logic. IMO any broadband signal feed into a phono stage at an appropriate level should work as a break-in device. Just my opinion and it's not like I've run comparative listening test on phono break-in signals.
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