Burn In Period (new amp, or one that's been idle for a long time)

tophatjohnny
tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
edited September 2012 in Electronics
When I purchased my new Acurus 125x5 the seller (who installs home theaters for a living) said to leave the amp on and some sort of music running for at least a 2 day period. I have had it running for the 2 days so far, and wonder if this is the norm, and if anyone here knows of this practice. And after the "so called" burn in period, is it back to business as usual, which for me is to shut the system down at night time?? Getting others takes on this will help me (and possibly others) better understand this process. Thanks
"if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,937
    edited September 2012
    I always thought it was primarily speakers that go through a noticeable burn/break in period.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
    edited September 2012
    Break in on electronics, including speakers, is ment for new products. Playing music at normal listening levels for a period of time before you start cranking on that volume dial. Used, it won't be an issue. Normally you just play it as you would and over time the sound settles in except it happens so gradually, you may never notice the change. So don't fret over break-in, just rock it out and be happy.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,937
    edited September 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    Playing music at normal listening levels for a period of time before you start cranking on that volume dial.

    I am so guilty of not having the self control to be able to do this...
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited September 2012
    Burn In Period
    Say Johnny,I always have a burn in session before listening to music.
    As Tony B. said rock on you will be fine.

    Dan
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  • tophatjohnny
    tophatjohnny Posts: 4,182
    edited September 2012
    Oldfatdogs wrote: »
    Say Johnny,I always have a burn in session before listening to music.
    As Tony B. said rock on you will be fine.

    Dan


    Dan and TonyB......Thanks. (Dan out there in Sacto) you all have the good goods to have an adequate "Burn in Session", according to my brother Steve. He's lived there for years and is one of your hometown Guitar Kings!! :razz: TonyB is in the true city of the Blues, so here in Ohio, I may start with a "Burn in Session" before listening to music my dang self!!:cool::lol::lol:
    "if it's not fun, it's not worth it & remember folks, "It's All About The Music"!!
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  • Oldfatdogs
    Oldfatdogs Posts: 1,874
    edited September 2012
    Enjoy your new to you amp and your "Burn in Session" :razz:
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