solid state gear- leave on?

Is it good idea to leave solid state power amps on during the day if they don't make much heat?

samuellaudio01-23-2005 9:59am

tireguy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,964 posts 01-23-2005 at 03:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Its a very good idea to leave them on, from my experience after 8+ hours of being on SS amps start sounding there best. Let's face it not many can plan there listening session's 8 hours in advance. Compound that by the potential damage from cold/hot cycles and it only makes sense to leave them on.
jmcgrogan2 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,346 posts 01-23-2005 at 04:14pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Absolutely! They sound best when left on 24/7.
aarsoe Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 20 posts 01-23-2005 at 05:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Depends a lot on the design of the amp. With some I would do it, but no way I would leave older klass A monsters on all the time. The power bill would simply be a killer.. Even non klass A amps that dont get that warm can draw a lot of power in iddle mode. So my advice would be to check how much they use - and judge if you think its worth it..
czbbcl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,752 posts 01-23-2005 at 05:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Once i turn mine on i leave it on all day. however; i always shut it down when i go to bed or at night when we are done listening. Chuck