As my tube pre has no fuses, I was told by the builder to turn the pre on, wait while the tubes warm, and then turn on the SS power amp. Always with the volume on zero. To turn off, first the power amp, then the tube pre. Again, always with the volume on zero. I do turn them off if I am not going to listen to the system for a day or more. If I am going to listen seriously, I let them both warm up for at least 4 hours. Just my opinion.
correct way to turn off tube preamp
I recently purchased a tube preamp. My other equipment is SS which I leave on 24/7. From what I have read I don't want to leave the pre on all the time. When done listening is it ok to put the amp in standby mode, then turn off the pre?,, or should I turn off the pre--leaving the amp on and then going to standby mode on the amp. When I do the latter I get a very samll 'thump' heard through the speakers. Thank you.