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Power Cord Burn-In

I know, I know...this has been posted before but I swear I searched the archives and couldn't find what I was looking for so here's my question:
Just purchased a new pc for my cdp.
Can I burn this cord in without turning up the volume( family factor) and can I leave my preamp and amp off during this process. In other words, can I simply throw a disc in my cdp and press play/repeat and let the music play with no volume?
Thanks!
greh
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megasam
798 posts
 
I also do what Panny does, but only for 4-5 days.

Computers are good for audio AC cord break-in, they have 100-200 watt power supply and don't tie up stereo system.
Turn off sleep/hybernation power mode on computer when using to break in AC cord.
rex
245 posts
 
Yep - use a computer. Better yet, if you have access to any IT guys, get them to use it as a power cord on a good-sized network server for about 4 days. The mid-sized servers use 300-500w power supplies, and they are used 24/7.
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gliderguider
294 posts
 
I'm a fridge/freezer guy. Apparently the motors make them a good choice for burn-in. If you get a couple of adapters you can even daisy-chain the PCs to do several at once.
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driver
750 posts
 
I use one of those IEC to AC adapters that's already been mentioned & take the PC out to the garage & hook it to one of the fans I keep on 24/7 & let it run for a minimum 100 hrs.
sonic_genius
528 posts
 
You need lots of current to burn a power cord quickly. Per Crumps suggestion, I used my ice box (with adapter).
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