Oyaide R1 Burn In Time

There is a lot of info on the R1 break in on the Tweakers Asylum on AA. Just type in "R1 break in" in the search for a lot of interesting threads.

http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/tweaks/bbs.html

Click on link and type in "R1 break in" in the "find" box.

Sherod had some good advice there. There are dealers of the R1 who say that people apparently hear changes as much as 500 hours later.

I'd be putting the refrigerator or chest freezer on those receptacles-2 to 3 weeks for each half regardless. Some will say let your equipment break it in, but the fridge will get it there faster and do more than your equipment can to maximize its performance.

Thanks I did. I came home last night after leaving the system running all day, I also plugged in my vaccum that draws a huge amount of current and vaccumed for 20 mins.

I played the same disc that I played in the AM before work and it was a huge imporvement from top to bottom. I was happy to hear the imporvement so I shall now continue to let the R1 burn-in and see if the improvement continues.

Thanks to all.

I have R-1's all over now. I had the opposite experience. My MF Trivista SACD>Placette passive >CJ Bi-amp SS system became warmer and nicer in the HF. There was less bass but it was nicer in character. I still remember my wife and I's first listen. We were both pleasantly surprised. The system became more laid back in character. I also use the Oyaide WPC-Z cover which I have come to believe is very beneficial. Over time there was no noticeable change from first listen. Mine were cryo'd. My P-300 got upgraded(components and outlets) and it was edgy at first and got better with time. About a month I'd say- or 50-100 hours. Good luck. Get a WPC-Z or two even though they cost more than the outlets.

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Do you have R1's in the '300? If so, were they hard to retrofit?