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add remote control AC on/off for power amp?

I am moving from tube to solid state amp and want to be able to remotely turn on and off the amp with the rest of my system. I assume there are remote AC on/off devices out there? Which are suited for a 100 or 200 watt/channel amp and will not limit current?

My preamp may have a switched outlet but I thought that would not be best for them to share a power cord.

thanks for any thoughts.
Stu
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stanwal
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Leave it on all the time. It will sound better unless you are getting a Class A amp.
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stanwal
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I made the exception for Class A in memory of the time a Krell customer relations official told me that "If you leave our amps on without playing them you void the warranty". I was a Krell dealer at the time and one of my KMA 100s had just blown up for the second time. I had let it warm up for about 15 minutes before giving a demo. We parted company soon after and I don't think either of us has ever missed the other.
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