With my Coda CSIB it has a semi stand by but still has 15-20watts
for it keeps the circuit partially warm ,including the capacitor
and transformer and circuit charged .it actually extends the life of the unit ,for it is gentle this way when engaged it is gentle to the circuit..if off or in a true stand by it has a small surge then recharge the whole circuit ,which is a small surge ,The only time I suggest totally turning a SS amp off ,if not using for a few days ,or a Pure Class A Amplifier for the circuit is operating constant current ,without the transistors cycling on off , and a lot of wasted energy
but sonically lower distortion , referring to class A-AB. Not class D .I am sure not totally accurate description ,but in the ball park.
for it keeps the circuit partially warm ,including the capacitor
and transformer and circuit charged .it actually extends the life of the unit ,for it is gentle this way when engaged it is gentle to the circuit..if off or in a true stand by it has a small surge then recharge the whole circuit ,which is a small surge ,The only time I suggest totally turning a SS amp off ,if not using for a few days ,or a Pure Class A Amplifier for the circuit is operating constant current ,without the transistors cycling on off , and a lot of wasted energy
but sonically lower distortion , referring to class A-AB. Not class D .I am sure not totally accurate description ,but in the ball park.