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 mtrot

Well, maybe it's all in my head, instead of my ears, but it seems like my Kell FPB 400cx "comes in" after it's been on all day.  That's when I really think it sounds great.