does amp draw alot of power when volume is zero

I seem to forget to turn off my integrated alot. IF no music is playing, does it still draw power??

tswei9910-03-2010 1:26pm

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,206 posts 10-03-2010 at 10:09pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete With a Class D amp; the output devices are turned off(no bias), until a signal is detected= high efficiency/low temps/low current draw at idle. Class A has full bias applied to outputs, ALL the time= low efficiency/lots of heat/high current draw at idle.