Powering up amp

I know this has been discussed in past. What is the correct order of powering up/down the amp. Thanks

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jea48 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,407 posts 02-27-2008 at 09:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Last on, first off.
rothmanbrad Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 34 posts 02-28-2008 at 12:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete An easy way to remember--it's the closest to the music.
bradearles Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 30 posts 02-28-2008 at 09:24am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I agree with the other posters. First on would be CD or audio source, then preamp, then power amp. Turn them off in reverse order.
avguygeorge Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,300 posts 02-28-2008 at 05:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete While I always turn the amp on last---I get some noise/part garbled music if I turn off the amp first.--So therefore I conclude; I should turn off the pre first. I also conclude all amp circuits aren't the same.--YMMV