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proper way to a/b amps

Ok, in a few weeks I will do an audition in my house of an tubed amp/pre vs a ss integrated. My question is, how do I do an accurate/timely a/b comparison without blowing something up! *LOL*

Meaning, how/when is it safe to remove interconnects/speaker cable? do both machines have to be off?

I have a hard time listening for hours then switching and listening again...that doesn't tell me much...personally i find that listening to a selected 20 second segment then a quick swap is much more telling and revealing of sonic character.

Any help would be much appreciated!!!

ps, my gear is:
Rogue Audio magnum 66/88
Plinius 8200 mkII integrated
Tyler Acoustic Ref Monitor
CAL CL15 cdp
Harmonic Tech MusicLink Plus Interconnects
AR TDS Sound Enhancer
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geoffgarcia OP
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yah I've tried the "long time" listening sessions...they just don't work for me...

I need to focus on a segment, and analyse one thing at a time...precision of soundstage...then width of soundstage, etc...my problem is I don't have the memory to compare over long periods of time.

If I power both units up for an hour.
then turn them off/on relatively quickly while I swap cables, will they maintain their heat enough to keep the "warmed up" sonic quality?
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