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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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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).
gunbei
2,327 posts
 
I needed to break in a power cord real fast once, so I hooked it up to my ex-girlfriend's Hitachi Magic Wand Personal Massager. I think she liked the Hitachi better than me, so it was no surprise the PC got burned in in record time!
panny
99 posts
 
It might work better to use a Refrigarator ,but if you do not have an adaptor then using a computer is the best to use I have found or anything that has big current draw.
greh OP
134 posts
 
Thanks to all for your responses.
Presently have the cord hooked up to my Dell.
When to Home Depot after work and asked about the adapter and the guy looked at me like I was nuts-not the first time that's happened...
Anyway, I'll be going to a electrical supply house tomorrow.
Thanks again!
Hey Gunbei, did your ex mention her massage had better focus and a blacker background with the pc you were nice enough to let her use(:
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