@nycjlee- Correct! As I said, "
out of phase(with each other)".
Quicken the burn in time for new speakers by using a cheaper SS amp?
I'm in the process of buying a new pair of speakers and I would like to burn them in quickly without using my main tube amp (I'm new to the tube amp scene, but it's my understanding that you should not run a tube amps for very long periods) and by running them for longer periods using a much cheaper SS amp. I'm thinking about using a cheap $125 Integrated Yamaha Amp http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-R-S201BL-2-Channel-Stereo-Receiver/dp/B00F0H88SY/ref=sr_1_1?s=electroni.... The new speakers are going to run me about $3K. I'm willing to buy the cheaper amp just to burn in the new speakers. Any advice or comments would be appreciated.
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Relax! Check speaker connections for proper relative phase (+ to + and - to- on each cable from amp to speaker), and absolute phase (reversing or not reversing both left and right channel + - connections). Just play music, and listen for sonic stability. In time, all will be well, if you made a wise speaker choice. |
You also might want to consider a used 2 channel receiver. You can then use the FM tuner for the music source.Yep, good idea. Or even the NAD 5.1 receiver/CD/DVD I am selling. Just kidding... Not really...Well,sort of ;-) Most importantly, have fun and don't stress over something like this. I wouldn't let a tube amp run unattended, but then again, I wouldn't stress over getting 450 hours on a pair of speakers before I thought they were broken in enough to enjoy. |
The Irrational, But Efficacious CD has Pink, White, Brown, Mono Brown and out-of-phase Brown Noise tracks. I’ve used it a number of times(with a $50.00 CD/DVD player), to put hours on things. I just set those tracks to repeat and let it roll. http://www.musicdirect.com/p-6813-cardas-ayre-acoustics-irrational-but-efficacious-ibe-burn-in-cd.aspx |
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