My SA-10 has standby mode. Although I don'treally use it. It is left in the "on" mode pretty much 24/7, as I agree with you that it sounds much better when it's been warmed up.
Esoteric Owners
My X-05 has no "standby" function, as many CD players do. Do you Esoteric owners leave your players on all the time or shut them down. I was wondering whether, even when shut off, the internals are effectively in a "standby" mode. Just asking, as I hate the sound of cold digital players. Thanks.