Question from a Poor Pass owner


I am thrilled (finally) with my Aleph-3.It sounds like a different amp after its been on for a couple days.I want to leave it on 24/7 but since Im a working stiff and could hardly afford this amp to begin with,Im concerned about my electric bills going through the roof.The amp sucks 250 watts at all times.Could anyone make an educated guess what it would cost to keep it on all the time?
david99
Interesting, Sean. I had asked Pass Labs how the ADCOM preamp Nelson designed compared to his Aleph P, and was assured that since Pass had no control over the engineering and manufacture of the pre they doubt it'd sound comparable. I bought a used P and LOVE the way it mates with the 2s. I of course leave the P on 24/7, but you really think I should be an energy hog with the monos, huh? Well at least winter's coming! Anybody else comment on Aleph warm-up phenomena? .........John 1: don't forget to use Vermont Grade A--I tried the more-flavorful B but found it gave too much of a "burnt caramel" coloration to the upper mouth-range (sic)!
In my opinion my Aleph-3 sounds the best after being on close to 48 hours.The soundstage grows around this point.There is more air around instuments also.The tonality becomes sweeter too.
If you're worried about the electric bill, just think about what you're saving on the heating bill!