I would suggest turning it off when not used for extended periods such as when you go to bed at night or will be away for awhile. Once my amp is on I usually leave it on until I go to bed or are leaving the house for extended periods. There is just to much power running through these things to leave them on IMO. But a quick call to Mac should answer your question.
McIntosh solid state amps, left on at all times ?
Hello,
Should we leave McCintosh amps ''on'' all the time ?
Most high-end solid state manufacturers suggest that solid state amps be left on at all times, for obvious reasons.
What about all those nice meters and lamps on McIntosh integrateds, do these lamps ( or premature wear of these lamps) make it unjustified to leave the amps on at all times, thus having to endure a ''cold start'' everytime on wants to listen to mucic? thanks for you help all.
Should we leave McCintosh amps ''on'' all the time ?
Most high-end solid state manufacturers suggest that solid state amps be left on at all times, for obvious reasons.
What about all those nice meters and lamps on McIntosh integrateds, do these lamps ( or premature wear of these lamps) make it unjustified to leave the amps on at all times, thus having to endure a ''cold start'' everytime on wants to listen to mucic? thanks for you help all.