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In What Order Do You Turn On/Off Gear Separates ?

I know this was addressed in the last month or so but couldn't find the thread. In what order do you turn on/off the following gear:

Primary Preamp
Power Amp
Phono Preamp
Turntable
CD Player

I appreciate your consideration, and apologize for the repetitive question. I am new to the idea of separates, having been an owner of only integrated amps or receivers in the past.

Mary
mcrheist

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mcrheist OP
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Stevecham,

Thank you for your response. What should be done if I want to keep the amp (SS) on all the time as well as the CD player (SS)? The preamps ~ main and phono ~ are both tubes so I would like to turn those off after each listening session.

Thanks again,
Mary
mcrheist OP
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Ken,

It did matter with the equipment I am demo'ing. Last night I turned off the pre and there was a small "pop" noise through my loudspeaker. I cannot remember which order I was turning off the components because I was extremely tired and wasn't paying attention. But, this had never happened before. So, I was curious which is the preferred method, particularly when leaving the CD player and power amp on (both SS). Thank you.

M
mcrheist OP
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I apologize that this thread is getting lengthy because of my lack of information. The amp (SS) takes at least 24 hours to warmup and sound its best. Consequently, I would just like to leave it on 24/7. The CD player (SS) manufacturer recommends that it remain on 24/7.

However, the manufacturer of the tube gear ~ 2 separate units: primary preamp and phono preamp ~ recommends that the tube gear be turned off after each play. So given these facts...

Which order to turn on/off?
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