Leave an amp "on" permanetly


I understand that tube amps need to warm up sufficently before they can reach their potential. Is this also true with SS amps? I own a McCormack DNA-1 deluxe, and I hear a discernable difference when listening to my system "cold" versus "warmed-up". Do you also find this to be true?

If so, would people recommend leaving a SS amp on permanently? Could I damage my amp by doing this?
drewyou

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when I owned McCormack DNA-125 I kept it on 24/7
kept my DNA-225 on starting on Thursday if I knew I'd be listening on the weekend.

These amps do sound good when they are hot and I did notice especially with the 125 that the best sound is reached after the amp os on for about 24 hours. DNA-225 sounded better in general even cold, so it was not such an issue. But it also sounded better when it was on for hours.

Leaving these amps on 24/7 does raise your electrical bill but not by much. Keeping DNA-125 on 24/7 is about equivalent of a 100w light bulb. If this isn't a killer for you, then leave the amp on. You won't hurt it by leaving it on all the time.
Mcpody, Hydras do not regulate voltage anomalies. These conditioners are passive.To regulate voltage fluctuations you need a power regenerator. Hydra can be used with some amps as a conditioner only. But know that it won't regulate voltage.