mixing tubes and transistors


I'm considering getting a tube preamp in an otherwise all solid state system. The solid state gear is designed to be left on all the time. The tubes in the preamp wouldn't last very long if left powered up all the time. Here's my dilemma: the power amp owner's manual says to power down the components in sequence from the speakers "backward" to the source. The preamp is in the middle of this chain. If I turn off the preamp (to extend tube life) while leaving the amp and sources on (to keep the transistors thermo-electrically stable) am I creating any electrical hazards for my equipment? Please advise, and thanks.
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Leaving low level tubes turned on in standby mode is typically okay and recommended by several different manufacturers. My Father has been doing this for appr 15 years and only had to change tubes one time. Then again, if one uses "low grade" tubes or the component is not properly designed, you can expect significantly shorter lifespan than what he was been able to obtain with his. Sean
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