amplifier re-break in?


My aloia amp doesn't go into standby mode anymore. It stays on all the time unless I turn the main power switch in the back to off. I have noticed severe sound swings typical of component break in. Lifeless and harsh to overly ripe and bloated to absolutely beautiful. I guess the capacitors have to recharge every time I power up now, although it can sound pretty fantastic sometimes upon turn on. Pretty frustrating. If I leave the power on the amp there is a very low-level hum through the speakers. This hum disappears immediately upon preamp turn-on. Anyway, I just wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced anything similar or can explain further what is happening? Thanks much. Twc
twc

Showing 1 response by mcfarland

I am not sure what's happened in your amplifier, but, I feel that you should not be turning your amplifier on or off without the pre-amp already being on, and, in the case of a tubed pre-amp, already semi-warmed up itself (usually a minute or two). FWIW. Hope your amp problem gets solved, though. Happy listening,