Many class A amps stress to leave them on all of the time (except vacations). The fact they there are always running is less stress than powering on/off. Some will have a standby mode which is a nice comprimise.
Do class A amps draw power even when turned off?
I have a Pathos TT integrated amp (class A). The manual said it draws 300 watts even when there is no signal running thru it. Does this mean that it is drawing 300 watts even when I have it turned off, or only when it is turned on regardless of whether or not it's playing music???
If it still draws 300 watts of power when turned off, I guess there is no harm in un-plugging it?
If it still draws 300 watts of power when turned off, I guess there is no harm in un-plugging it?