phono stage break in?

I have the Purist disc also, but for phono preamps (and stages) I think the disc made by Granite audio specifically for that purpose is better. It contains the RIAA frequency pre-emphasis that is applied to records and then de-emphasized in the phonostage.

No CD can work on circuitry it doesn't send signal thru. Even the Granite requires that you hook the output of your CD player (with its own volume control) to the inputs of your phono preamp/stage.

Personally I think using the sweep tracks on a record like the Cardas regularly keeps everything (including the cartridge!) in shape.

Thanks for the replies.
I guess I'll order a CD.
Rolloff

If it was me, I will get this http://www.hagtech.com/iriaa.html instead of a CD. In the long run, this will prove to be a valuable tool. I am using one and it works flawlessly.

Read the description, it is self explanatory. You can use your tuner, cd player, ipod, etc.

The hagtech board was recommended to me as well. I do think that may be the best way to do this. However, as with the CDs and the hagtech circuit board, once your state is broken in these are not going to be used much at all. I suppose one could purchase one of these and then sell it when done with it. The Cardas record that Neil mentions is really worth keeping around because you will use it.

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Rolloff,
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I would echo Nsgarch's post. I also have the Granite break-in CD, but was not aware of the differences between the Granite and the Purist Audio CD's until Neil's post.
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I would suggest owning both the Granite CD as well as the Cardas Frequency Sweep LP.
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The Cardas LP is a great tool to own for the long run and well worth the $ 25.00 - 30.00.
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The Cardas LP has been great to run in my system every 3 - 4 weeks (the frequency sweep side, not the burn in side, the burn in side is fantastic for cartridge break-in). I always notice a significant improvement in the Sonics of my system after playing through the Frequency sweep tracks. The results may vary based on your system and what cartridge you use.
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Rgds,
Larry
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