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interconnect burn in via tuner?

If I connect a new interconnect that will be used for a cd player between a tuner and integrated amp and keep both powered up continually for the recommended time will this be sufficient? Another question is, what if the tuner is on but the integrated is in standby? And lastly, if it is essential to power the amp instead of standby, does the volume need to be at an audible level?
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mrdecibel
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Break in is real. Why ? Not important. My Morrow Audio MA3s took a long time to break in, but way before the "60" day trial period. In fact, in my experiences, to my ears, everything has had a break in period (when new) and have benefited from it. Thank you.
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stanwal
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I can't see how just leaving the tuner on but not have the amp running will break in the cable. It will not be performing any function will it?
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almarg
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I can't see how just leaving the tuner on but not have the amp running will break in the cable. It will not be performing any function will it?
George (Xti16) is correct, Stan. The input of the amp will "look" essentially the same to the cable and to the tuner whether the amp is on or off. The amp's input impedance, and therefore the amount of current that is drawn through the cable from the tuner, will usually be determined to a close approximation by a resistor (perhaps 47K ohms for a typical unbalanced input) that is connected between the amp's input terminal and ground.

Disclaimer: No opinion about the value of break-in is expressed or implied in this response :-)

Best regards,
-- Al
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