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Keeping Your Krell FPB 600 On (Standby) All The Time?

Hey guys, I am extremely knew to the Krell game. Also, this is my first post here on Audiogon. Well, I just purchased my first Krell amplifier, the FPB 600. It has been recapped, so no worries there. My question lies with leaving the "rear panel breaker" (ie the standy switch) on at all times? I know it states in the manual to leave the breaker on at all times, but the tech I bought it from (Gig Harbor Audio in Washington) said he turns his Krell amp (FPB 300) ALL the way off EVERY time he is done listening. So what are you guy’s thoughts on this? Should I keep the breaker on at all times or should I turn it off? Before the FPB 600, I left my Adcom GFA 565’s on 24/7 and they stayed warmer than the krell ever does when just the breaker is turned on? Opinions, thoughts? Thanks!

Here is my system if you guys are interested. And I know the next thing for me to upgrade is my NAD 1700! lol

System(s): Infinity Kappa 9s, RS IIbs, Krell FPB 600, NAD 1700, Schiit Bifrost Multibit

Cables: Audioquest Castle Rocks, Yukons, Victorias, Coffee USB, NRG 2
bassfreak373
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ct0517
2,041 posts
 
Hi Bassfreak.

So just for information - it uses 85 watts on standby and 430 watts when turned on - Idle
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When listening to mine on consecutive days it stays on standby.
If the amp will not be used for a few days, or a week or more. The breaker is turned off and the unit unplugged. If it has been off for a long period of time I let it stay on standby overnight -24 hours. This allows the capacitors to form. The manual says it should be ready to go after 20 minutes.... but ....

Its a 20 amp design with a 15 amp wall plug on it. This was done for sales. The amp will benefit (healthwise) if you use it with a 20 amp circuit. In this case change out the power cord to a 20 amp. 

Hope this helps

Cheers

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sbank
3,378 posts
 
+1 to @ct0517 's suggestion. I keep my FPB300 in standby unless leaving town for a week or so too. 
You've got yourself a REAL MONSTER amp, enjoy! 

What's next, maybe preamp upgrade? Cheers,
Spencer
bassfreak373 OP
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@ct0517 @sbank  Thanks for you guy's responses. I think I will just keep the standby on, except when I leave town. Thankfully, my whole house runs on 20 amp breakers, so we're good there. I just need to get a dedicated AC line now, but that will have to wait a little bit. My next audio purchase will definitely be a preamp upgrade! :)
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