Can you leave class D amps on and not ever turn them off?

rvpiano11-09-2016 3:04pm

erik_squires Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 16,051 posts 11-09-2016 at 03:10pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you want. SOme audiophiles leave class A/B amps on all the time, even though they are much more power hungry when idling. I have a pair of ICEPower 250 amps which idle around 14W totall. It helps to have a reliable surge protector though in case there is lightning while you are out. Best, Erik
aolmrd1241 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,039 posts 11-09-2016 at 03:13pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Sure,why not? My mono blocks were designed without any power on/off switches incorporated. All is good.
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 11-09-2016 at 03:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Always turn off your amp does not matter A,AB or D then turn on 1 hour before listening this should be plenty.
czarivey Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,946 posts 11-09-2016 at 03:57pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete You SHOULD keep class D amp on 24/7. A reliable surge protector might not help if lightning strikes, so if that's the case of such vulnerability, than turn on and worm up for 20min and than enjoy the tunes. Class D amps as no other amps can be on stand-by forever. It will make their life longer than if they're completely turned off for months.