Glen, I think the best solution is to have an amp that has a standby mode. My Krell FBP300 only needs 2-3 songs before it starts to sound its best because the main circuits that affect sound remain powered in standby. The other less important areas are powered off. I think it uses about 40 Watts in standby, certainly enough to add a few dollars to your monthly electric bill but only 25% of the power it would use powered up.
By the way, leave it off for a while. With the money you save on electricity you can upgrade to the MIT digital interconnect that you want!!
Gregg
By the way, leave it off for a while. With the money you save on electricity you can upgrade to the MIT digital interconnect that you want!!
Gregg