Heat is the amplifier's enemy and would have to shorten the life. It takes so little time to warm up I don't understand why people worry about it. Also if your amp sounds so much different from warming it up for a little while compared to being left on all the time something must be wrong with it.
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.