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On or Off - On or Off - Audio Electronics

Leave out the topic of Tube Gear - Do you believe that your equipment should be left on all of the time or turned off and on when you use it.  Several pieces of my system do not give you front panel access to power to turn them off.  Interested in your thoughts on SS Amps and Pre-Amps, etc...

maam522a
hifiguy42
387 posts
 

For the last 30 years I've turned off my system (including a tubed preamp) only when leaving for extended periods of time (vacation). Never had the slightest issue. 

johannm
50 posts
 

My Benchmark stack is connected with bi-directional 12v triggers. Main power switches never off. Starting up the system via the integrated DAC / preamp remote is part of a ritual now. Soft satisfying clicks as the DAC / preamp / 2x power amps start up in sequence with red and blue lights flashing on the panels for a second or so. 

Streamer on standby. Phono is switched off as is turntable until in use.

Enjoy the music!

norton
106 posts
 

Damn, I thought this was going to be oil thread. 

Off of course. You mean leaving it on all the time changes the innards somehow so it will sound better? 

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