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?
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Showing 1 response by getheleadout

I find my sytems sounds best when left on all the time. I started leaving it on 24/7 about two years ago without any problems.

Some observations which led me to the take the 24/7 approach.

- My Musical Fidelity X10v3, XDAC and PUS all came with no on/off buttons. Their all designed to be left on all the time.

- My Sunfire sub has a sleep mode, no on/off switch and is designed to be left on all the time.

- My Channel Islands D200 amps have a standby feature which is designed to keep them warm without having to have them powered up all the way.