Just mounted a new Soundsmith Zephyr MkII on my VPI Classic. Is there a breakin period and, if so, how long is that breakin period? (I asked this question in an email to Soundsmith but have not received a response.)
Break in makes a huge difference with phono carts. They break in a lot more than any other component. I would give it somewhere between 50 and 100 hours.
I could give you two kinds of answer: 1. As long as you hear the improvement. 2. Give it at least 100 hours and make final VTA and anti-skate adjustments after it. I am not talking about any particular cartridge, so this will vary.
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