capacitor burn in times? does it needs signal?

rhythmsandy · 15th August 2012, 07:35 PM

is it really necessary to send the signal through the caps or just turning on the amp for like 5 days should do the break in ?

john curl · 15th August 2012, 07:43 PM

Unfortunately it needs an AC signal.

bcmbob · 16th August 2012, 11:27 AM

This is an excellent product that can reduce burn-in by a factor of 10.

NOT SNAKE OIL!

IsoTek - FULL SYSTEM ENHANCER

godfrey · 16th August 2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bcmbob

NOT SNAKE OIL!

IsoTek - FULL SYSTEM ENHANCER

Fascinating! The Hi-Fi News review of it also mentions in passing that it's a good idea to demagnetize MC phono cartridges. What won't they think of next?

bcmbob · 16th August 2012, 12:28 PM

Even though I sound like a salesman, I have no personal interest/connection with IsoTek. In fact I was extremely skeptical when it was recommended to me. Here are some more comments. Make your own judgments.

IsoTek System CD Enhancer

Osvaldo de Banfield · 16th August 2012, 01:20 PM

Rejuvenation what??? Can a simple CD make the cathodes of tube newer??? Or reform an electrolytic cap??? Foolishness only....

bcmbob · 16th August 2012, 01:49 PM

I hear you. I really did not want to start a big discussion. Just passing on some info.

At my introduction to the IsoTek process, I actually called it snake oil

My_Ref Fremen Edition - Beta build/Fine tuning

There are many comment between that and the following post - which is simply a report of my personal experience - if you are interested.

My_Ref Fremen Edition - Beta build/Fine tuning

I'll stop here and move on to other areas.

Osvaldo de Banfield · 16th August 2012, 03:15 PM

Bob: I don't accuse you, you are not responsible (almost I believe) for such a advertisement, but let's to agree that it can call the attention of a novice or a newbie, and believe that a simple CD can rejuvenate the cathode of an exhausted valve or a leaky cap who scattered cap juice in an entire PCB, or self repair a burned trafo

.

I know that all promo has a % of lie, but this one has too much. And inexperienced people can get into a trap buying such a product.

Best regards.

bcmbob · 04:07 PM

I understand your point and honestly never thought about someone thinking a CD could effect physical damage. Good call.

Keeping with the "Snake Oil" analogy, I would place the Isotek process in the same category as putting an additive in the gas tank of an already fully functioning automobile.

As they say: "Your results/mileage may vary"

es44 · 16th August 2012, 05:00 PM

Frankly, I stopped reading here: "The disc can also demagnetise audio and audio-visual components".
Can people really fall for this?

15th August 2012, 07:35 PM	#1
rhythmsandy diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2012	capacitor burn in times? does it needs signal? is it really necessary to send the signal through the caps or just turning on the amp for like 5 days should do the break in ?

16th August 2012, 11:27 AM	#3
bcmbob diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay City, Michigan	This is an excellent product that can reduce burn-in by a factor of 10. NOT SNAKE OIL! IsoTek - FULL SYSTEM ENHANCER __________________ Bob M. "Arrange Whatever Pieces Come Your Way."

16th August 2012, 12:28 PM	#5
bcmbob diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay City, Michigan	Even though I sound like a salesman, I have no personal interest/connection with IsoTek. In fact I was extremely skeptical when it was recommended to me. Here are some more comments. Make your own judgments. IsoTek System CD Enhancer __________________ Bob M. "Arrange Whatever Pieces Come Your Way."

16th August 2012, 01:20 PM	#6
Osvaldo de Banfield diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Barrio Garay,Almirante Brown, Buenos Aires, Argentina	Rejuvenation what??? Can a simple CD make the cathodes of tube newer??? Or reform an electrolytic cap??? Foolishness only.... __________________ LW1DSE

16th August 2012, 01:49 PM	#7
bcmbob diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay City, Michigan	I hear you. I really did not want to start a big discussion. Just passing on some info. At my introduction to the IsoTek process, I actually called it snake oil My_Ref Fremen Edition - Beta build/Fine tuning There are many comment between that and the following post - which is simply a report of my personal experience - if you are interested. My_Ref Fremen Edition - Beta build/Fine tuning I'll stop here and move on to other areas. __________________ Bob M. "Arrange Whatever Pieces Come Your Way."


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15th August 2012, 07:43 PM	#2
john curl diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: berkeley ca	Unfortunately it needs an AC signal.

16th August 2012, 03:15 PM	#8
Osvaldo de Banfield diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Barrio Garay,Almirante Brown, Buenos Aires, Argentina	Bob: I don't accuse you, you are not responsible (almost I believe) for such a advertisement, but let's to agree that it can call the attention of a novice or a newbie, and believe that a simple CD can rejuvenate the cathode of an exhausted valve or a leaky cap who scattered cap juice in an entire PCB, or self repair a burned trafo. I know that all promo has a % of lie, but this one has too much. And inexperienced people can get into a trap buying such a product. Best regards. __________________ LW1DSE

16th August 2012, 03:55 PM	#9
bcmbob diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bay City, Michigan	I understand your point and honestly never thought about someone thinking a CD could effect physical damage. Good call. Keeping with the "Snake Oil" analogy, I would place the Isotek process in the same category as putting an additive in the gas tank of an already fully functioning automobile. As they say: "Your results/mileage may vary" __________________ Bob M. "Arrange Whatever Pieces Come Your Way." Last edited by bcmbob; 16th August 2012 at 04:07 PM.

16th August 2012, 05:00 PM	#10
es44 diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Fredericia, DK	Frankly, I stopped reading here: "The disc can also demagnetise audio and audio-visual components". Can people really fall for this?

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