Warm-up time for amps and preamps


How long does it take for your system to sound good from a cold start?
I try to keep my system on most of the time.  But occasionally I turn it off and it sounds like crap for a good half-hour to an hour.
i know there has been discussion here on the virtue of leaving tube preamps on all the time.
But my solid state amp (modified NuForce mono blocks) technician advises turning even them off occasionally.
rvpiano

Showing 1 response by mattmiller

My system takes at least 45 minutes to warm up and sound correct. Turn it on once if Im going to listen then I turn it off once.