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Preamp break-in

I just got my CJ PV11 recapped  with Teflon caps.  My question is: do they need break-in?
 If so, does it require that music be playing or just leaving the unit on without music playing?
rvpiano
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hifiman5
1,836 posts
 
The teflon caps will need burn-in time.  Play music through the PV-11 to allow the new capacitors to burn-in.  A fine preamp.  Enjoy!
luxmancl38
580 posts
 
I had a CJ ET3-SE and it took about 200 hours to break in the teflon caps. Have fun w/your CJ.
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rvpiano OP
2,823 posts
 
Thank you for the responses.
 I’m happy with the improvement with the caps already.
 I can only imagine how much better it will be after break-in!
erik_squires
16,898 posts
 
Yes they need to play music, but the amps don’t have to be on. :)

Set the volume level to normal listening volume. 
tooblue
2,004 posts
 
Break in, you know it's happened when you find your self just listening to the music and your not thinking about it any more. Happy listening.
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