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bryston 4b sst- could you or should you turn

Looking at a bryston 4b sst amp , but I am the type of person that does not leave anything ( lights, etc. ) on when not in use. Can I turn this amp off when not in use and just turn in on when in use, maybe a couple of hours per day or should I look for a different amp that does not require to be left on all the time?

Gary
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drubin
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Does it sound bad to you when you listen to after it's been off?
brf
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Not a problem. The Bryston will last a lifetime.
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garypic OP
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Tvad,
Please explain further about (However, you should only consider amps that
double power output as loudspeaker impedance is halved so the performance will equal the performance 4B SST into all loads)

sorry for the lack of knowledge,still trying to move into higher end audio.
Gary
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shadorne
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Gary,

It is fine - it will warm up fairly quickly. I never leave mine on except when in use and it generate loads of heat when I use it. The only thing I leave on permanently is my DAC1 and that is because there is no switch - LOL!
jppenn
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Don't worry about turning on and off a Bryston amp. Bryston's are built like a brick and also sound great after only a few minutes of warm up. I have had mine for three years and never leave it on when not listening to music. I don't think you can go wrong with the 4bsst.
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