A. R. Ref3 and Aesthetix Atlas 12v trigger ????

I have used 3 different ARC preamps with 12 volt triggers with several different amps, including SS and tube and never had any problems. The startup surges for preamps are in general far lower than for amps, and some amps incorporate soft start features which reduce surge. In addition, you have breakers on the circuits should there be any overload. These triggers are designed specifically for this use and I would not be concerned.

BTW I installed trigger wire and glad I did, its a nice bonus to say the least.

I use the triggers to turn on my Moon amps and a cooling fan for the equipmet.