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Heating up and cooling and amp

I recently had my Nakamichi cassette deck gone through and one of the things they did was repair cracked solder. They say this is common because of them heating up and cooling down. I realize that most higher end amps, as well as other equipment, have standby mode. I sometimes am listening to the stereo, then turn on the TV for a bit, fully expecting to return to the stereo later. Any thoughts on whether it would be better or not to just leave the amp on?
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brianmgrarcom OP
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Sorry for the goofed up heading, I was trying to do to many thigns at once.
brianmgrarcom OP
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I am more curious about peoples opinions on the solders weakening from heating and cooling. My Levinson is in standby mode when not "on", so it is always ready. It does get warmer, obviously, when in use though, versus standby. I must say I am not deeply concerned about this as equipment generally lasts for years and years, just curious. If I can save on "wear" at all by leaving it on versus standby if I think I may use it again later I will.
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