Do class A amps draw power even when turned off?


I have a Pathos TT integrated amp (class A). The manual said it draws 300 watts even when there is no signal running thru it. Does this mean that it is drawing 300 watts even when I have it turned off, or only when it is turned on regardless of whether or not it's playing music???

If it still draws 300 watts of power when turned off, I guess there is no harm in un-plugging it?
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Showing 1 response by aball

Only when turned on and not playing music (i.e., volume turned all the way down or source is stopped). Turn the volume up and the power usage goes up from 300W.