Break-in times

[glynnw]

I finally ordered a pair of v-cap teflons for coupling caps in my 300B Paramounts.  Most talk is that these require 200 hours of break-in to even begin sounding as good as they can.  Can this be accomplished by putting them in a simple crossover and feeding a dummy speaker load for 200 hours or do they need to run at higher voltage to break in properly for their intended use in the Paramount?

[Doc B.]

I think Chris Ven Haus has some pretty well developed criteria for cap break in. You might want to check with him.

[Grainger49]

Glynn,

I think you are describing something like this:

Fast Break In Post Link

[glynnw]

Thanks for the relpies.  I initially did a search for "break-in"  with no results before asking my question.  Guess the computer thought I was a thief in training.

[Grainger49]

Glynn,

I am now giving all Teflon caps 300 hours on the resistors and amp.