Break in for ICs from CDP

Warrenh,

I use a cheap DVD/CDP connected to the back of a TV. I just eliminate the video. I put the IC in the chain and use the Ayre disc (20.00) and put it on repeat. Music Direct is one source if you are interested in the Ayer disc or go to Ayre's website for info.
After a week of constant play I put it in my system to audition. It has worked for me and I am not putting excessive wear on my reference gear. Good luck.

You do not need your amp on. As stated above, simply put your CDP on repeat.

The real question is, why the secrecy of what the CDP is? It seems clear to me that TVAD's question was intentionally ignored.

Used Cable said that if you leave the amp off it is only breaking them in one way? anybody on this?

Grant I'm sorry for ignoring you. Perhaps it was thoughtless, looking back, but I just (I didn't want my thread to get off track, either) had to wait for one last bit of very deciding-factor information from three audiophools who know more than I know after some serious listening to some serious players. I'm going with John Tucker's Exemplar 3910. I am very excited as to where my rig is going to go. the Exemplar with a brand spanking new Audio Magic Digital power conditioner, Harmonix Studio Masters and Zu's Varials-- I hope to be highly grooving. New rig, top to bottom ('cept for the power cords and Sistrum stands and Audiopoints)--it's good to be a SET tubeman. 101db can do that to ya! I should be getting delivery pretty soon. I'm psyched.

Brian, thank you for the offer. Mightly generous, but another audiophool beat you to it, with an offer I just couldn't refuse.
peace,

warren