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More curious than a real question- remote trigger? Anyone use it?

So my amp can be switched on one of two way. Pushing the power button on the front or by connecting a short cable to the preamp and then using the preamp's remote to trigger the amp on.

I am sure other amps can be remotely turned on as well. Just wondering if anyone actually uses the remote trigger feature. I don't, but I tried it for a day or two for sh*ts and giggles. 

I have a straight forward 2 channel system. Perhaps if I were running a bank of amps, I could see the usefulness. 
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zavato OP
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I hadn't suggested it affects sound, but I was simply curious about usage. Thanks all! 
ebm
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Wow this is very important i have one on the amp don't use it as i don't  have Audia Flight preamp but it is way cool.
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cleeds
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northernescape
...  There really is no way it could effect sound. The only real possibility is if it triggered an independent path for line power, separate from the on/off switched path AND that path was in some bizarre way current limiting for the line in
It isn't clear what you're trying to say here. A key advantage of using a power trigger is that an amplifier can be plugged into a separate, dedicated outlet solely for it, while the component that sends the trigger signal to the amplifier is powered from a separate line.

In a way, every power line is "current limited." That's why they use circuit breakers, right?
theothergreg
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I use the remote trigger on both my McIntosh and Audia Flight systems.  I like the convenience of turning everything on with a single push of a button.  After all, if I'm turning on the preamp, the amp is going to be turned on anyway. 
erik_squires
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So as to the question about sound quality, no, the trigger switches do not affect sound quality.

However, I like to leave my main amps on 24/7. A lot easier on the planet with Class D. :)

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