unpluggin entire system

As fuzztone reports, some amps have a slow start function.  It limits current flow into the large power storage devices (caps and inductors) to keep from blowing fuses.  If you have one of these type amps, then your manual will tell you so.  I have an amp with huge capacitors (taller than the transformers) and it has no slow start feature.  

So I just turn off my PP10 when I go on vacation and turn it back on when I return. If your component has a simple on off switch with no associated circuitry, then it makes no difference. 

The second question would be whether your power plant likes to start up under load.  my load is only 200 watts so I am not concerned. 

Jerry

Maybe it's just been routine for me, and I should have been a little bit more specific. For me personally, when powering down, in this order:

1) power amps 2) preamp 3) any other audio gear after that 4) finally power conditioners. Power amp first, so that speaker damage doesn't take place by powering down any other piece of equipment first, by sending some type of pop or snap through the power amp(s).

When powering up, the same, but in reverse order.

@fuzztone Hmmm, interesting scenario. What piece of equipment might that be, and why do you think it's doing that? If it's a power amp, no explanation needed. 

As stated above always work backwards from your speakers to source when powering down. And the opposite direction when powering up.

Amp, DAC, source, conditioner.If you have a turntable, anytime is good.

Always remember Amplifiers (LOFO) LAST ON FIRST OFF