Cartridge break in

How long does it take for a new cartridge to settle in.

maxh10-20-2013 4:15am

mofimadness Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,993 posts 10-20-2013 at 06:29pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete IMHO and with LOTS of experience about 40-50 hours.
zd542 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,339 posts 10-20-2013 at 08:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree. Sometimes it takes even longer. I find that it helps to log how many hours you are putting on a new cart. Its easy to loose track.
rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,160 posts 10-20-2013 at 10:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Varies with the cartridge/compliance material. Don't be surprised if you have to readjust the VTA, along the way.
maxh OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 52 posts 10-21-2013 at 04:40am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks. Just switched from a SoundSmith Zephyr to a Lyra Kleos. The Kleos has more of audiophile everything: bass, imaging, impact But the high end is too edgy for my system and vocals have a papery quality. I'm hoping that this will tame after some hours of break in. Otherwise back to the Zephyr. Rest of the system: VPI Aries 3, VPI 3D 10" tonearm, Musical Surroundings Super Nova phono stage, ARC preamp, Bel Canto Ref500 mono amps, Joseph Audio Pulsar speakers.