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That sounds about right. Certainly under 300 hours actually closer to 200-250.
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Ah, so. Well....as Shane would say, patience is a virtue.
Should be ready around Thanksgiving time, is my guess (based on my CT-5 experience).
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Yeah, I know, go back and look at my CT-5 posts if you get a chance. Bought it in Feb 2011, it started soudning decent around July, and got to the point of being really good in the Oct/Nov time frame. It basically took the better part of the year to burn in. As Shane has stated, burn in realistically is more like 1000 hours, not the 300 C-J states.
But the good thing is that it IS worth it once it gets there. I'm only saying this to accurately set expectations as some folks sell their newly purchased Teflon-capped C-J gear TOO SOON. This is exactly what happened with my CT-5. The original purchaser bought it, ran it in for 300 hours then sold it to me two months to the day after he bought it. Took a 50% haircut in sales vs. purchase price in the process. And I when I got it, I could understand why he sold it, it still sounded pretty dreadful at 300 hours. Also, be advised that if you unplug your GAT after it's burned in for more than two weeks or so, it will take another week to re-burn in to sound it's best again.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 05-23-2012 at 02:46 AM. |
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Thanks Stephen!
I remember. I also remember when it finally clicked for you and you were like what just happened. Good times. I am dying for the FedEx guy to show up on Thursday. My room outlets still need to be installed. The job is 3/4 done. Damn! |
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I'm sure! I'd be pretty excited as well! You've been waiting for just right GAT to come along now for about the last year or so...
I'm sitting here listening to Billie Holiday, Body and Soul, on the Pr17 and the Wadia 121 DAC and I'm a very happy camper.
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. |
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It's a beautiful thing when it all comes together
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I am one step away from getting back the CA200. The dealer still has it available. I cannot stand the idea of giving it up and I do not see any Premier 350 in sight.
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Personally I am waiting for these individuals around the corner.
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ronenash, have you compared the ET250S to a CA200 in similar systems? Seems like the next best thing. Thoughts? I'd like to hear the ET250S (especially with the GAT) and see how it compares. |
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