Do you leave your components on 24/7?

03-09-11: Tmsorosk
Wolf ... Most taxi's are left running . Ever wonder why taxi's get into the million mile or more mark ?

tmsorosk - taxi drivers can't afford to act like some audiophiles; they have to live in the real world...at $4/gallon, you don't leave a taxi running any more than you have to.

paperweight- Who was it that admitted they don't know what they are talking about? Certainly NOT ME! I've probably forgotten more about audio gear, than you will ever know. I've been building, modding and repairing pro and home equipment for over thirty years(the better part of that time: professionally). NOR did I say, "the manufacturer says." What is TRULY, "ridiculous", is your lack of comprehension skills. My reason for leaving SS gear on, is the sound quality(which is everything to me), rather than longevity. Everything simply sounds better that way. If you can't hear any difference, or are simply satisfied with your mediocrity; What do I care? Like I said, "HAPPY LISTENING!"

03-09-11: Rodman99999
paperweight- Who was it that admitted they don't know what they are talking about? Certainly NOT ME! I've probably forgotten more about audio gear, than you will ever know. I've been building, modding and repairing pro and home equipment for over thirty years(the better part of that time: professionally). NOR did I say, "the manufacturer says." What is TRULY, "ridiculous", is your lack of comprehension skills. My reason for leaving SS gear on, is the sound quality(which is everything to me), rather than longevity. Everything simply sounds better that way.

if you can't explain why the equipment needs to operate 24/7 to "sound better" then you don't know what you are talking about, regardless of any claims that you might make. things don't happen by magic, so if what you are stating is true, then there must be some reason. on the other hand, if the reason is a purely subjective one, as you have advanced, then it is pretty much discussion over...i mean, if you subjectively believe in the tooth fairy, then that's just what you believe.

03-09-11: Audiofeil
>>03-09-11: Sebrof
I think people give way to(sp) much credence(sp) to what the manufacturers say<<
Good point.
It would be silly to think the manufacturers know more about their products than you.

Never said I new more, I just said they're is little reason for the manufacturer to do the test so in most cases they do not, and that their are other reasons for releasing statements two customers then what mite look at face value.

Well said.... Rodman...