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Torus RM20 Idle Power Consumption

I've been turning my Torus RM20 on and off when using my system, but my monoblock manufacturer (Ayon) recommends that their amps' computers stay powered all the time.  This raises the question of the RM20's power consumption when it's under minimal load.

Does anyone know its power consumption when it's basically standing by?

Thanks.

John
jlevin11
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folkfreak
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As the RM20 is just a transformer and filter it will consume next to no power itself on idle (all its running is the light in the power switch). You Ayre amps will have a stand by power draw, but not knowing which model you have I can’t look it up for you, should be 20W or less I’d imagine
gs5556
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When a power product claims no current limitation it means, among other things, the unit itself presents no load in series or parallel with the wall outlet and amplifier. In addition to what folkfreak said, the unit will not even consume power of any significance at full load amp draw.
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snook2
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I have  the torus 20 for 5 years and have never shut it off. Works perfect.
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