Do I turn off my tubed components during burn-in?

...mathematics wasn't one of your stronger subjects...Still isn't but counting your gear wasn't exactly my priority at the time. I do own tubed pre amp, and nice one too. However you guesed corectly at least one thing: I do not turn it own anymore. But it sure take a genius that chooses to "murder" his time to answer this dubious question! Cheers!

Hello Meech ...I left mine on for a few days as Ecclectique suggests and the sound did improve.Now I just warm it up for an hour or so and let it rip!

Happy Listening!

Ecclectique - thanks for the informative post. I learned a few things there and appreciate your effort. Alternatively if you want to burn in your amp and or preamp without wearing on the moving parts in your CD player just hook a tuner up to it and leave a good radio station on. If you want to stick with a CD there are actually discs with burn in tracks on them. I couldn't recall which ones, but I think "Barney's Greatist Hits" (you know, the big purple Dinosaur) might be a good choice. I found this little blurb on Amazon:

"There's no denying this record's exceptionally high burn factor where grownups are concerned, but those merciful enough to endure a rash of repeat listens may reap behavioral benefits. Songs such as "Please and Thank You," a reinforcement of the power of the magic words, and "The Friendship Song," a gently persuasive track preaching that kindness is king (especially among playmates)"

Sounds like it may be good for those of us lacking in manners too!

Marco

Hello Marco. After re-reading your post. I will shamelessly take the pair of A2900's off your hands. Please Email me with details.Cheers

Boy I can't wait for my tube amp to break in.