Dumb break in question...

Yes , the amplifier or preamp doesnot need to be on but the Digital  signal does  going through the interconnects need to be sending a music signal and electrical signal this way the circuit gets a workout. I use the Isotek breakin cd cuts 300 hours in 1/2 ,track3   demagnetizing signal to the whole system 1-2 x a week it truly works well.

Karen, people appreciate the expertise. The insults are the issue. I think the message may be lost on you. 
Just pretend you know more than most of us about stereos without thinking you are better and/or more important.
Try giving advice without belittling others in the process. I’m tryna hep ya’

I'm of the just listen to it school.  Listening to music is enjoyable even when the equipment is not optimized.

Not that it needs to be said, but Almarg has been so helpful so many times for so many people on this forum. I just want to say thank you.

Expertise when vastly exceeded by ego is just tedious.

and knowing what one is ignorant of is very powerful- indeed it is the font of learning

yes, even the master sensei has.... a sensei

a kernel of value, sweep disc for your TT also IF ya don’t have one. Unless you invented it, you learned about it from someone else :-) @slaw thank you Sir.

Unless you invented it, you learned about it from someone else

Very wise words indeed!

Might have to adopt that as one of my mottos....... unless you have a patent on it Tomic?
Lol