Is it possible for amps to have a break in period? - Page 2 - Blu-ray Forum

zicmubleu · 07-06-2009, 09:10 PM

With older electrolytic capacitors there was a forming process that had to be used to get full potential of the component, however newer capacitors shouldn't require that apparently. As an example http://www.harpamps.com/micKcaps/Spr...ming-Info.html There may still be a bit of increased function even in a new capacitor, however it would seem unlikely you could hear it. I would think that since a speaker is a mechanical device there might be a change in its "quality" if say your new receiver has more power and has caused the speaker to have larger excursions and is now able to flex more easily to a larger displacement; this would also mean you played them louder than before as well. Overall I think BD has it stated correctly, more listener training than actual system difference. Enjoy what you think is an improvement, it's to your benefit!

got rice · 07-08-2009, 03:53 AM

BD I love those kind of historical test studies held by the Pioneers in the industry. Anywhere I can find more of this type of reading?

The idea of the brain break in never dawned on me. This is something to consider.
thanks

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07-06-2009, 09:10 PM	#21
zicmubleu Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008	With older electrolytic capacitors there was a forming process that had to be used to get full potential of the component, however newer capacitors shouldn't require that apparently. As an example http://www.harpamps.com/micKcaps/Spr...ming-Info.html There may still be a bit of increased function even in a new capacitor, however it would seem unlikely you could hear it. I would think that since a speaker is a mechanical device there might be a change in its "quality" if say your new receiver has more power and has caused the speaker to have larger excursions and is now able to flex more easily to a larger displacement; this would also mean you played them louder than before as well. Overall I think BD has it stated correctly, more listener training than actual system difference. Enjoy what you think is an improvement, it's to your benefit!

07-08-2009, 03:53 AM	#22
got rice Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009	BD I love those kind of historical test studies held by the Pioneers in the industry. Anywhere I can find more of this type of reading? The idea of the brain break in never dawned on me. This is something to consider. thanks

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