Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-15 Thread haunyack
Skunk;187964 Wrote: > Just noticed he responded to mine (questioner's name = Puzzled), and > another break in ? which I'm guessing was yours. > > So you heard right... 100 hours for the majority of break in, and > completely broken in before 400. > > He had a good point about the acclimation

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-14 Thread mlsstl
I'm in the category that doesn't buy into electronic break-in, especially those situations that claim hundreds of hours may be required. In the area of electronics, we have satellites, medical equipment, test equipment and all manner of other stuff that seems to work just fine from the git-go. Onl

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-14 Thread Skunk
haunyack;187222 Wrote: > > I have posted to Vandersteen FAQ and have not recieved a response, > although I have noticed that subsequent post's have been answered. > Just noticed he responded to mine (questioner's name = Puzzled), and another break in ? which I'm guessing was yours. So you he

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-12 Thread haunyack
pablolie;187226 Wrote: > So what did you do? You ahev to finish telling the story. > > B&W 805s are excellent speakers - what did you have them paired with? > The rest of the chain in your sig has been a constant? I will be moving the SB3 > BP20(1) > RB1070 > 805'S to the bedroom in favor of t

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread pablolie
haunyack;187223 Wrote: > Pablolie, > > ... B&W Matrix 805, (very fine as well) - there have been times where > the music was completely involving and my immersion in the sound field > almost sublime. > > Other days, the same tracks sound like so much noise emanating from a > cheap Philco car r

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread haunyack
Pat Farrell;187210 Wrote: > haunyack wrote: > > At the risk of putting your neck out - what's your opinion? > > I believe that if there is any break-in for solid state parts and > components, it happens in a few seconds. > > Speakers have moving parts, so I can understand how they would need a

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread haunyack
pablolie;187218 Wrote: > I agree with the perception that moving parts get broken in. > Loudspeakers. And our ears. When we are used to something in an area as > complex as psychoacoustics, *we* need time to adjust as well. Pablolie, Interesting handle. Funny you should mention the perceptive

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread haunyack
Skunk;187215 Wrote: > You might ask Mr. Vandersteen, he seems awfully helpful: > http://www.vandersteen.com/pages/Techpage1.html > (newest at the bottom) > > I couldn't resist posing the question to him, but you might do so as > well because mine was rather rhetorical and may not be posted. I di

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread pablolie
I agree with the perception that moving parts get broken in. Loudspeakers. And our ears. When we are used to something in an area as complex as psychoacoustics, *we* need time to adjust as well. -- pablolie pablolie's Prof

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread Skunk
haunyack;187205 Wrote: > > Specifically - I have read that my new Vandersteen's "break-in" after > about 100 hours. > Does this mean that these exquisite speakers will sound even better as > I go? > > . You might ask Mr. Vandersteen, he seems awfully helpful: http://www.vandersteen.com/pages/T

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread Pat Farrell
haunyack wrote: > At the risk of putting your neck out - what's your opinion? I believe that if there is any break-in for solid state parts and components, it happens in a few seconds. Speakers have moving parts, so I can understand how they would need a few hours, just a car engine needs to be

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread haunyack
Pat, At the risk of putting your neck out - what's your opinion? . -- haunyack RWA SB3 > Bryston BP20 > B&K r200.2 > Vandersteen 3A Signature haunyack's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=9721 View

Re: [slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread Pat Farrell
haunyack wrote: > Now the question - > Is it true that electronics "break-in"? > > Specifically - I have read that my new Vandersteen's "break-in" after > about 100 hours. Does this mean that these exquisite speakers will sound > even better as > I go? It is true that many people claim that el

[slim] Q about "break-in"

2007-03-11 Thread haunyack
Ok, I am a relative novice to this hobby and have learned a great deal from these forums. Thanks to all who freely and generously share their knowledge and experience. Now the question - Is it true that electronics "break-in"? Specifically - I have read that my new Vandersteen's "break-in" after