Amps


Just wondering is it harmful to leave your amp on all the time so its ready to rock and roll when you get home ? Or does it shorten its life span ? Thanx.

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Showing 1 response by ghdprentice

@dweller 

 

+1

 

I have left most of my solid state gear on for twenty years without failure… actually preferred. Some amps like Pass have a switch which reduces the power… but keeps them “warm”. Hence preventing the shock of startup.

 

My Audio Research tubed equipment slowly increases the power over a few minutes to reduce the impact of tube turn on. 
 

So, yes to @dweller