Switched outlet for power amp

@sleepwalker65 ... I may have been unclear in my initial post. The amp does have a mute/soft start circuit of its own ... the switched outlet does not. I am curious as to whether using the amp through a switched outlet is advisable. Sorry for my lack of clarity.

Well, I took the advice and asked the designer of the amp. Here's his response ... "Just turn it ON when using, then turn OFF.  You might turn it on a few minutes earlier, but even that I don't think is required." As an audiophile, simplicity eludes me at times.

 

My amp has neither a trigger nor a standby mode. So, I guess it will be push on, push off.

@tablejockey ... no offense taken. It’s all good and you were correct ... in retrospect, I really did ask somewhat of a dumb question; however, since the amp is brand new, I’m still in that early "OMG" period of paranoia. I trust that, too, shall pass like a bad burrito.

@tablejockey ... No, he didn't. He prefaced it politely, respectfully, and without sarcasm.

I've given up on the switched outlet concept, amd have decided to follow the designer's instructions to turn it on and off. 

@jea48 ... it's amazing how much diversity of opinion there is on this subject. It makes for voluminous reading. I agree that the power switch likely will outlast me, and have discovered that keeping the amp on perennially likely could result in excessive wear on caps, etc. So, in the spirit of "k.i.s.s." (not the band), I'm just going with the on/off route as per the designer. This issue has been almost as difficult as trying to understand the BJT vs MOSFET debate, which is something I considered before purchasing my new amp. Methinks I have way too much time on my hands.