Burn-in/ settling without headphones attached?

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Offline Strikkflypilot

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on: May 25, 2014, 07:06:50 AM
Hi.

I now have installed Mundorf 100uF 250v MCap output capacitors with Mundorf Supreme 1uF bypass caps, also Neutrik locking jack( decided to put it in upside down, makes cable release somewhat easier. ) Also installed a beautiful straight brown based CV 2523.

I understand that all of these things take some time settling in/ burning in.
My headphones(HD 580) are years old and shouldnt need that.
Can I leave the amp playing from my ipod without headphones attached but volume at10-11 oclock, would that count as burn in time?

Home system:
Sources: Ibasso DX90, Google Chromecast Audio optical out
DAC: Schiit Gumby
Amp: Bottlehead Mainline
http://bottlehead.com/smf/index.php?topic=7463.0
Phones: HD800S

Office:
Sources: Iphone/ Ipod
DAC: Dragonfly Red+Jtrbug
Amp: Crack/Speedball heavily modded
Phones: HD580,HD600 grilles


Offline Paul Birkeland

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Reply #1 on: May 25, 2014, 07:08:17 AM
Yeah, that will work.  There's a resistor that will load the output and give the amp something to work into.  I wouldn't have it up much past a normal listening level though. 

Paul "PB" Birkeland

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Reply #2 on: May 25, 2014, 07:32:16 AM
Thanks again, CB!

As always swift and to the point! I must say I am very happy with the support.

Home system:
Sources: Ibasso DX90, Google Chromecast Audio optical out
DAC: Schiit Gumby
Amp: Bottlehead Mainline
http://bottlehead.com/smf/index.php?topic=7463.0
Phones: HD800S

Office:
Sources: Iphone/ Ipod
DAC: Dragonfly Red+Jtrbug
Amp: Crack/Speedball heavily modded
Phones: HD580,HD600 grilles