Cable burn in process

acmf74
acmf74 Posts: 937
edited March 2012 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
What is the recommended process to burn in ICs?

Play a disc on a loop on and off for a few hours or run it for a weekend straight?

Thanks...
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited March 2012
    Either way is fine or just enjoy them as they burn in.

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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited March 2012
    Just listen to music and don't worry about.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,124
    edited March 2012
    Whatever it takes to get a few hundred hours on them.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 937
    edited March 2012
    Thanks. Currently I have a pair of MIT CVT2s unbalanced between my preamp and amp. I bought a pair of balanced SC Analog 2s to try out. I want to see which I like better.
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  • Jer.War
    Jer.War Posts: 180
    edited March 2012
    I would be interested in hearing your opinions on the Analogue II's. I bought a pair, but have since pulled them.
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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited March 2012
    Use the same method I am using for my new power conditioner and power cables. Play music, enjoy, repeat.
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  • acmf74
    acmf74 Posts: 937
    edited March 2012
    I'm really looking forward to see if I can hear any differences between the two. Especially since I can quickly switch from balanced to unbalanced from the back of the 5802.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,259
    edited March 2012
    Not really an apples to apples comparison. Balanced and unbalanced with different cables.

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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    edited March 2012
    I don't do a continuous burn-in...I like to listen along the way and try and notice a difference as they burn-in. Just my opinion.
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