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How long it take before your system/amps sound

...the best. My system sounds the best after 12 hours of playing. I didn't realize this until I inadvertently left my system on overnight. I was surprised how much better it sounded compared having the system on for an hour or two. I have tube DAC and amps, which probably are the reason for long warm up. His really surprised me.
dracule1
tholt
551 posts
 
I noticed a nice improvement after leaving my equipment on all night, so now thats what I do all the time. More of an improvement than just having the stuff on for an hour or 2. All SS equipment, I would not do this with tubes.

My equipment is fairly efficient at idle power draw, but my concern is for the lighted displays? Any reason to worry they'll fade over time if left on 24/7?
wolf_garcia
6,696 posts
 
The lighted displays on everything else (coffee maker, stove, microwave) seem to go on forever so I can assume hifi stuff can also. That doesn't mean it will, but it's a comforting thought.
tholt
551 posts
 
Wolf, great point.
palasr
527 posts
 
About 45-60 minutes for the amp to come up to optimum performance, and around an album side for the cartridge to warm up.
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