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The burning in device I use Kab reverse riaa converter, it takes signal from a cd player and then converts into a tiny signal similar to cartridge output then you connect its output to your phono preamp cartridge input. Now you have a continious signal via your phono preamp without playing vinyl and using your precious cartridge! I put the link below: kabusa.com/preconlp . KAB GREAT SOUND ESCORT PRECONLP AT KABUSA.COM I found the signal thru phono preamp is very sensitive to loading. At 47k the sound from phono stage is much stronger while 50 ohm you barely hear the sound from speakers at very low preamp volume. For sure you do not need to turn on power amps while burning in your phono stage. Last edited by jdandy; 04-26-2014 at 11:55 AM. Reason: Active link to non-sponsor seller against forum rules. |
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I learned about Ref ph10 right after I ordered my Ref2 SE. Even if I am pleased with Ref2 SE a lot after PH7, after upgrading my preamp to Ref 10, the performance gap at least proved for phono stage brother of Ref 10. I decided to bite bullet and get Ref ph10. Is it worth its price over Ref2 SE? That is up to one's wallet and rest of the system for sure. |
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I must say that I am agreeable with TAS that burning-in is pain in the rear. One day it sounded really sublime but next day it made you wonder why you paying so much of it. It definitely getting better slowly but it have not stabilise yet at 80 hours.
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Goldmund 32.5, Goldmund Apologue Anniversary, MC1.2kw, PS10, MT5 (Miyajima Zero), Linn LP12SE (EKOS SE, Kandid, Radikal Klimak, Urika), Raven AC3 (Reed 3P, Miyajima Kansui, Durand Talea II, MC Anna), TechDAS Airforce One (Durand Talea, Anna Diamond), ARC Ref Phono 10, Miyajima ETR Mono, Vivaldi DCS, Vivaldi Upsampler, Vivaldi Clock, Valhalla 2 SC & IC, Transparent MM2 Ultra and Reference IC Last edited by jdandy; 04-26-2014 at 11:56 AM. Reason: Edit active link from quote. |
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How is the Ref 10 Phono breaking in?
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Sorry I saw your response on other forum and just realized this one. My unit is still breaking in, now 70 hours. Sound was already better right out of the box compared to Ref2 SE, but getting better still. I get more 3d sounstaging as well as refined dynamics. It gives almost everthing from the groove the cartridge resolves while with Ref2 SE I did not notice some of the details. That creates a much more realistic presentation and connects you more to the music as if yoy dont focus your gear anymore but only music. You almost get the mood of musicians and move to the ambience itself in the music. I never felt that way with Ref2 SE which is also a very good unit. Let us see how unit improves over time.
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Thanks, That sounds great for only 70 hours. Very encouraging.
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UPDATE : Just reach 200hrs. It really opened up. Instrument separation more obvious.
BAD NEWS : It start to developed static sound on right channel. I have eliminated all possibilities that it may caused by other component (preamp, power amp, PC, IC, SC). Don't know what caused this static. Could it be the tube?
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