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Pass Labs XA-25 on all the time?

My Pass Labs XA-25 stays on most of the day. It does sound its best about an hour after it turns on. I'm thinking of leaving it on all the time. Does this help or hurt the amplifier in some way. I  have a PS Stellar S300 in another system that stays on all of the time. It's a class D amp so it uses very little power at idle . PS recommends leaving it on. It sounds better to me that way. Other than the power consumption, is there a downside to leaving the Pass on all the time? Thanks Larry
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skypunk
499 posts
 
Moon by Simaudio recommends leaving you amp an preamp on so I do.

If going to gone more than 5 days I kill power to my entire system.

Goo question.
chilli42
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I have Pass Labs 60.8.  When I am not listening I just keep it in standby.  Never turn it off completely unless I will be away for a week or more.
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phomchick
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Turn it off:

  1. It is expensive to leave it on.
  2. Nelson Pass says turn it off.
  3. The extra heat will prematurely damage all the electrolytic capacitors
You could always email Nelson and ask. His email is out there.
jl35
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I agree call Pass Labs. Someone who knows will answer. 
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dweller
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If your planning a big weekend, turn it on Friday morning, turn it off Sunday night. A nice compromise...
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