Switching preamps in and out


I have three reference preamps in house. I need to decide on which one I like best. My question is: Do I need to power preamp,source and amp off before switching IC's to the next preamp? Is there a more efficient/faster way without putting any components in danger?
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Turn the amp off before switching.
And I agree with Elizabeth on this one. You really need to take time to listen to each pre to fully understand what you are hearing. Too often the piece that sounds best in short term comparisons don't hold up as better over time. They just stand out during the test. At least that's my experience.
If you do make the hot swaps, please post the results.