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Does anyone leave their amp and preamp on all the time?

I listen most nights after work. I find that the system takes a while to warm up and sounds it's best if it has been shut off. So I leave it on. I always have and this is vintage stuff. The amp is a 25/25 Bedini class A. It stays warm but never hot. It has never caused an issue but recently I've been speaking with others that were stunned that I would do this. So let me know if I'm the only one that lets it run. Do you shut off the equipment after each session?
vinylfan62
joshelston
53 posts
 
It's a good question.  One of the reasons I chose the Class D was for this reason.  Runs cooler than most and uses little power, <28W, when on but not in use.  
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gnason
43 posts
 
I turn my integrated amp off, as I don't think it is good for the wear and tear on it to be on 24-7. I also don't think that it is good for my power bill either. It just seems like a wasted drain of power, cash and the longevity of the equipment. 
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longbowbbs
23 posts
 
My PS Audio BHK Mono 300's and BHK Signature Pre have a stand-by mode that keeps them ready to go after turning them on. So it is a 45 second wait and they are off and running fine.
twoch
429 posts
 
  Eddie,   S.S. i leave on all the time  It's the same as a light bulb.  You only see them go when you turn on a light.   Same with SS.  i know you have a very nice
 Power condishner.   Yes
 If not just blow as much money as you can on one
  You will want to buy me
Cocktails after doing it 
  The  power Condishner 
 Has to be over $1000  
   Just    Saying
 
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mark_hubbard
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I notice my Audio Research tubed line-level preamps (LS-15 and LS-16) keep the tubes glowing even when turned off; I believe this not only offers better sound sooner but also extends the life of the tubes. (I don't know about tubed amps, however.) I leave the big Levinson in stand-by in our main system. In our bedroom system I turn everything off when not in use. Ditto for our office system.
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