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RE: DAC question: break-in

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Geoffkait

In Reply to: RE: DAC question: break-in posted by Jotaro on October 25, 2024 at 05:09:29

If something takes 60 days to break in, for example, how would anyone be able to hear the progress of break in? It could be a DAC, AN AMP, CABLES, CAPACITOR, Speakers. There are too many changes to the system and room in that period for most people, both intentional and unintentional. Too many variables. Cause and effect.

Edits: 10/30/24

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RE: DAC question: break-in - AbeCollins 08:11:30 10/30/24 (8)
So called long break-in is meant to protect manufacturers from equipment returns. Manufacturer tells the buyer it takes 60-days of break-in for the piece to sound right..... which is just beyond the return window ;-)

Edits: 10/30/24
- Geshelli Offers a 30-day return policy not 60-days - Jotaro 15:22:30 10/31/24 (0)
  It seems that delving into a discussion on what other manufacturers might offer is irrelevant to this thread.
  Within the context of this thread eg the Geshelli return policy, 30 days should be more than enough time to break-in the Dac and assess its sound quality.
  
  :-)
  
  J.
  
  Edits: 10/31/24 10/31/24
- Usually not - Jack G 04:45:14 10/31/24 (1)
  I've heard that comment before, but never understood it. Most electronics say about 200hr. Just run signal through it 24/7 for a week or so, and it's done. With a source, you don't even have to turn the amp on and hear it.
  Jack
  - +1....nt - Jotaro 05:01:14 10/31/24 (0)
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- RE: DAC question: break-in - niws 20:11:38 10/30/24 (0)
  Unfortunately, I have seen more than one instance of this practice over the years.
- Honest, Abe? Nt - Geoffkait 08:43:18 10/30/24 (3)
  Nt
  - Jaded Abe - nt - AbeCollins 09:48:04 10/30/24 (2)
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    - Is it true when you lie your pants really do catch fire? - Geoffkait 10:19:23 10/30/24 (1)
      I figured you'd be the one to ask.
      - No. I'm a professional - AbeCollins 09:43:47 11/01/24 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Is it true when you lie your pants really do catch fire? posted by Geoffkait on October 30, 2024 at 10:19:23
        
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