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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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pbnaudio
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There is ZERO break in on these parts, think about it, your table either hold speed or it does not.

Good listening

Peter
lewm
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I would have to think that there definitely IS a break-in period for an entirely new tt bearing system, of most types. This would vary according to the nature of the bearing (there are many types) and the materials used in the bearing system, including the thrust pad (ditto). What you might hear during break-in is slightly more noise than what will be the eventual norm. Most likely, the variance will be from "no noise" to "even less noise". So, forgeddaboudit.
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norm OP
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Dear Peter,

I read somewhere that upgrading the stock power cord on the power supply made improvements to the sound. If that is indeed true, swapping out all the 30+ year old caps should also have an effect on the sound. Thus, my reason for the question.

Dear Lewn,

Your point is well taken. I would imagine the mating surfaces between the thrust pad and bearing can take some time to "get along".
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