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starting equiment that ic cold from being shipped

Is it a real thing that you court problems if you turn on an ice cold amplifier or pre-amp without waiting 24 hours for temperature to rise.  I have long awaited Krell FPB and KCT shipping tomorrow,  It's single digits in the Midwet.  Should I wait a full 24 hours for the equipment to warm inside before introducing any electricity into the components?

bossa
gdnrbob
4,447 posts
 

I have always allowed my equipment to warm up before using it.

Unless your home is a swamp, I can't see how condensation would be an issue. Most homes in the cold air of winter have low humidity.

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bossa OP
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Yes, they do but when a cold object meets warm air moisture forms.  Just look at windows.

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tom6897
1,484 posts
 

Yes, let it come to room temperature with low humidity. May want to pop the top to make sure any condensation evaporates with great airflow. Good luck. 😉 

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pesky_wabbit
1,183 posts
 

I have always found that a blowtorch can expedite the process..

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lalitk
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“I have always found that a blowtorch can expedite the process..”
@pesky_wabbit

I think @bossa will be up for it if you wanna send your amp over 😂

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