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How long it take before your system/amps sound

...the best. My system sounds the best after 12 hours of playing. I didn't realize this until I inadvertently left my system on overnight. I was surprised how much better it sounded compared having the system on for an hour or two. I have tube DAC and amps, which probably are the reason for long warm up. His really surprised me.
dracule1
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rok2id
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My power company recommends that all audio and video be left on 24/7/365. I was surprised they were so knowledgeable about high-end audio.
xti16
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For me between 6 min and 1 hr. I have a tube integrated and it takes about 6 min for the tubes to get the bias up. After an hour they are fully warmed up. The difference between the 6 min mark and 1 hr is hardly noticeable.
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rockitman
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My amps run Class A so leaving them on 24/7 is out of the question and a waste of electricity. 2 hours on and they are at their best. Still sound good after only 1/2 hr. Pass Labs XA series.
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czbbcl
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About 1/2 hour ......One side of one album.....
jim_swantko
301 posts
 
About an hour for my JC 1's to come up to temp.
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