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What Would Be the Reasoning Behind Leaving Class D Amps On?

I think my Marantz Ruby integrated sounds better if it is just permanently left on.  I'm a bit of a tubehead, but I've had 2 other Class D amps and I recall them sounding better left on. 

I've seen a handful of manufacturers that even recommend their Class D amps be left on--e.g. PS Audio, etc. 

In addition to the potential improvement in sound quality, I suppose keeping caps and things on might be easier on them too.

Do you agree?  Do you know why this may be true or at least the theory behind it?  

Thank you in advance!  I'm super curious about this stuff.

 

jbhiller

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ted_denney
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If you’re listening regularly the answer is, because it sounds better. If you seldom listen to your system, turn them off. But if you listen to your system on a regular basis, and you care about the way your system sounds, leave your class D amplifier turned on.

Yours in music,

Ted Denney III

Lead Designer/CEO Synergistic Research Inc.

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