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Techinics Sp-10 Mk2a break-in period

I recently had all the electrolytic caps, thrust bearing, and bearing replaced on my sp-10 mk2a TT and PS. I like to know if there is a break-in period for these parts. If so, what sonic changes should I expect during the break-in period. Thank you.
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atmasphere
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So in short, to answer the original question, the answer is 'almost nothing to no change at all'.

Really the point is that it will likely keep running the way it had been for another 35 years...
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geoffkait
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There are other reasons besides speed accuracy why things like capacitors and solder joints need to break in. Can you not hear? Hel-loo!
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pbnaudio
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Geoff,

No audio signal passes through the power supply and control system of turntable motor system - its ONLY task is to maintain the correct speed.

Good Listening,

Peter
dgarretson
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Peter, Does your replacement PS sound better than the original?

Rgds,

Dave
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pbnaudio
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Hello Dave,

I got mine without a power supply, so I had to make one, actually I'm making five of them, so I have a few extra. Is it better than the original ? I don't know, what I do know is, that is ridiculously overbuilt as almost anything we make :-)

Good Listening

Peter
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