Cartridge breakin ......how long?

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.)

rockyboy11-17-2015 1:32am

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gshepardbuster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 620 posts 11-17-2015 at 11:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the Zephryr on a Classic too, you need to play with the VTA and azimuth to get the best sound.
paraneer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 818 posts 11-17-2015 at 12:32pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 50 hours is average.
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 11-17-2015 at 01:19pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 50 to 100 HRS.
inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 11-17-2015 at 04:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete 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.
inna Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 7,296 posts 11-17-2015 at 05:18am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Zd542, good cables , they can change dramaticaly for the better after 100-200 hours. I consider cables components.

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