Breaking in interconnects

S Clark · « **on:** 29 Sep 2020, 11:29 pm »

Interconnects carry small signals compared to most other cables. Can you simply connect them to a CD player, hit repeat, and simple short across the end of the cable with a jumper? Or do they need a resistor? Or does it need to go through the whole system with music playing at full blast?
My system is mostly battery driven, so leaving it playing for days on end is not a real option.

WGH · « **Reply #1 on:** 30 Sep 2020, 01:00 am »

I use the discontinued Hagerman FryKleaner. The current Hagerman Audio Labs FryBaby3 does even more.
https://hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com/collections/break-in-devices

The burn-in signal mp3 (link below) is broadband noise from 20Hz to 20kHz and has a sweeping pulse from 2Hz to 200Hz. Right click and "Save Link As..." to download
Burn to a disk or use your favorite media player set to repeat the mp3 until you get bored.
http://www.hagtech.com/media/frybaby.mp3

SET Man · « **Reply #2 on:** 30 Sep 2020, 01:01 am »

Hey!

A 20K+ resistor across the end of each cable will do fine hook up to CD player. If you don't want to use your batt operated system, maybe you have a TV set or cable box with audio out?

Buddy

Speedskater · « **Reply #3 on:** 30 Sep 2020, 12:21 pm »

The coax cables used in interconnects are often rated at 300 to 600 Volts!. They won't even notice a 2 V audio signal.

Letitroll98 · « **Reply #4 on:** 30 Sep 2020, 12:48 pm »

I don't think you want to short an output.

mick wolfe · « **Reply #5 on:** 30 Sep 2020, 04:21 pm »

Quote from: WGH on 30 Sep 2020, 01:00 am

I use the discontinued Hagerman FryKleaner. The current Hagerman Audio Labs FryBaby3 does even more.
https://hagerman-audio-labs.myshopify.com/collections/break-in-devices

The burn-in signal mp3 (link below) is broadband noise from 20Hz to 20kHz and has a sweeping pulse from 2Hz to 200Hz. Right click and "Save Link As..." to download
Burn to a disk or use your favorite media player set to repeat the mp3 until you get bored.
http://www.hagtech.com/media/frybaby.mp3

All great suggestions. I've used a Hagerman Frybaby for years. Great way to burn in IC's or speaker cables without putting any wear/tear on your gear. Considering it costs far less than many hi-end IC's or SC's, it was a no-brainer for me.

charmerci · « **Reply #6 on:** 3 Oct 2020, 01:41 pm »

Depending on your location, prices may vary but I've found receivers and cd players in my local thrift shop for $5-10 dollars.

rollo · « **Reply #7 on:** 3 Oct 2020, 05:29 pm »

I use a Hagerman Pro which is very affective. The trick we learned is run process three times with [ 6 ] hours off in between each process. At the end of process a Radio Shack Demag device is used to de-magnetize the cable. Works for us.

charles