Do You Have to Play a Component to Warm it Up?

@secretguy ...Yeah, astounding, isn't it....*S* ;)

I cope with depression most days of late....has nothing to do with this that I run music through to combat that, attempting to drive the demons into that corner that keeps it at bay...

It helps....🤞...most times....

The cost and quality of my audio items for the most part doesn't dull the enjoyment and distraction it offers...sometimes I can actually harmonize with a vocal, given a voice that most would cringe at that attempt....*g*  I keep that to myself....you're welcome....;)

Too often, I prefer the company of my cats to that of people...

Some here have 'issues' with how I express myself...well, back 'atcha, this isn't English 101, nor did I feel it a resounding need to be absolutely plainspoken to everyone at all times....rude as that may seem towards those I rub elbows with...

“About 130 million adults in the U.S. have low literacy skills according to a Gallup analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education. This means more than half of Americans between the ages of 16 and 74 (54%) read below the equivalent of a sixth-grade level.

I don't think, nor wish to believe, that the souls that visit A'gon fall into that category.  Comprehension of the nuances of the audio chain isn't for the brain dead, nor the levels of the ears/minds to do so....

There's enough of that about....*cringe*  I'd prefer an old halting president with a VP (Yes, a woman...Hilary won the popular vote in '16. snuffed by an ancient nod to 'empty states' 😣) that outranks the Chump in that which counts...

..saddled with a SCOTUS that seems bent on consigning us all to hell.

I type similes, analogies, the odd reference or ten.... if you get lost within them, PM and I'll send you the Cliffs' Notes I don't use, nor need....

I turned 73 yesterday....spent the day in a black funk that's lingering....

Not to screw yours up, but I'm just venting to the ether....it seems....

WTF is going on around here? Every thread seems to spin into some political s$&t.

@asvjerry should be given a “vacation” from the forum to ruminate about how to act. More vacations should follow……

I find I can't stay turned on as much as I used to anymore.

@ozzy62 ...Beg your pardon, but the current 'state of the states' is but one of the 'things' of concern; albeit one I've but one voice and stake to drive into it.

As for a "A'gon vaca", I've been considering that option.

I suspect you'd hardly notice, and would 'good riddance' over it, as would some others.  Since I wouldn't get an invite to that brief celebration, it'd be up to you to host that.

Be a good egg and don't get too wasted during it...😏

Too much to do on the horizon, too little time remaining to make it happen.

'Twas always thus....*s*

My regards to those who found my banter amusing at best.

C'ya on the avenues....ciao.

@asvjerry 

@ozzy62 +1.  I do not bring up politics with my very good and close audio friends who only vote for Democrats.  I talk politics to all others. 

As to my Westminster Lab REI amps, I'm too much in a hurry to wait 30 to 45 minutes for full warm up.  The distributor said to leave them on all the time except when a lighting storm is pending (in Los Angeles-rarely).  He suggested a power surge protection be built prior to my audio power subpanel.  I plug all equipment into a wall or star grounded switchbox with NO effect/protections/power manipulations.  A Stromtank could be a future buy to separate the now dirty power line from my equipment (wasn't like this 50+ years ago, pre-computer/cell phone, etc).

I would like to know more about the Jay's Audio because I own a CDt3 Mk3 and always turn the front power button to off when not in use.  If it would sound better immediately if always left on with no negative effect (especially on the laser) then I'll keep it on.  Same with my 2nd system Topping D70s DAC/Shanling ET3 transport.

My tube equipment is always turned off when not in use.   The Lampizator Poseidon has a 15 second countdown for tube warm up and the manual indicates 3 minutes to stabilize the sound.