Warming up equipment

It's always best to power up your preamp first. That way, there's no way your amplifier can pass any of its turn-on transients on to your speakers.

+1 @cleeds

The Pass x series are in standby mode at all times… warming the circuits slightly at all times (unless unplugged or turned off with the switch in the back). I don’t remember much of a difference in my Pass x350… which I had for over ten years. I do remember a big difference in my preamps after ten or fifteen minutes. (Not in my most recent preamp though… ARC Reference 6SE).

I was told if you listen every day to just leave it on forever. Versus turning it on and off 356 times a year does more damage, then leaving it on all the time where it stays nice and warm.

Thanks all. Much appreciated. I only have a chance to listen 2 or 3 times a week, I will always start the pre amp first (Benchmark LA-4) then the amp. Good advice. Thank you

.+2 @cleeds.

Charles