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How long to burn in Rotel rcd 1072?

I just bought the 1072 and out of the box it sounds horrible. How long should I allow for it to burn in before it becomes listenable. I did the usual tweaks of cleaning the CD and using a mat but it still sounded like first generation CD on its maiden voyage. Anyone with any ideas as to burn in time?
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baranyi OP
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It definitely is getting better all the time. have you tried different power cords?
nanderson
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I have had luck with a variety of cords including JPS Silver, Z-squared Au/Au, and Synergistic AC Master Coupler. I added dampening pad layer to top panel, brass hats on top of player and big brass cones below. Extremely nice player now with about 100 hours on it.
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I will try to replicate your success. Just with the stock power cord and no other tweaks the Rotel has burned in nicely. I haven't many of the other of the top players but this one can play a tune!
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I must say after allowing the Rotel to burn in for a month that it sounds tremendous! Amazing sound for the price!
clbeanz
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I will do a power cord in couple weeks and post any percieved changes.I highly recommend getting it on roller bearing isolation/coupling.The benefits are in many areas of performance.Better soundstage size,better low end with good articulate bass.I put a link to Asylum archived discussions on isolation/coupling

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