Utrxdlr --
I have the NuForce DAC-9 myself, and it's been running 24/7 for about 3 years now. Possibly being a bit blunt about this, but still: except any worries one might have about power consumption, a specified meager 9 watts - at most, what is there to disagree about leaving the DAC-9 on permanently? At this low level of heat production the electronics are better off being left on at all times, and moreover the clock's crystal oscillator (and in effect: the sound quality) should benefit from this since it is claimed they can take days to stabilize fully. Initially I did contact NuForce about the same matter, and they recommended I left the DAC-9 powered up permanently - if it's any consolation.
My bid of "expertise" is therefore simply this: just power up the DAC-9, leave it on, forget about it, and enjoy the music.
I have the NuForce DAC-9 myself, and it's been running 24/7 for about 3 years now. Possibly being a bit blunt about this, but still: except any worries one might have about power consumption, a specified meager 9 watts - at most, what is there to disagree about leaving the DAC-9 on permanently? At this low level of heat production the electronics are better off being left on at all times, and moreover the clock's crystal oscillator (and in effect: the sound quality) should benefit from this since it is claimed they can take days to stabilize fully. Initially I did contact NuForce about the same matter, and they recommended I left the DAC-9 powered up permanently - if it's any consolation.
My bid of "expertise" is therefore simply this: just power up the DAC-9, leave it on, forget about it, and enjoy the music.