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How to eliminate standby AC line current

I am using a 10vdc Xantech AC-1 to trigger my legacy Harman Kardon PT2300, along with other components.

The whole idea of using the AC-1 is to have all components controlled by the single remote tied to my Parasound P5.

I believe the problem is that in standby mode the AC-1 has a current draw of 2 mA (.24 Watts).

When I switch my system on through the P5 remote control, the PT2300 comes on properly along with my other components, however due to the standby current noted above, when I power down the system the PT goes into its own standby mode and then can be turned on again only via its own remote control, totally negating the intent. All other components turn on/off as they should.

Thus my question. Can I somehow override the standby line current coming out of the AC-1 (reducing it to zero)so as to force the PT to shut down completely, while still allowing the P5 to power up/down all components properly?

Thank you for any thoughts.

Bruce R.
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zd542
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Is there a reason you're going through all this trouble? Most SS preamps and sources are never meant to be fully shut off. Sometimes, its recommended you leave a piece fully powered up at all times, and most others go into a standby mode where they remain partially powered up.

I guess that if you must have everything completely turn off, you could use a wall switch and do it manually. If you must be able to use the remote, I'm sure theres some type of home automation product that will allow you to shut a wall switch off with a remote.
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