There isn’t a electronic component that has its life extended by being on all of the time. Amps, in particular, have a shorter life from being left on because of hear. Tube gear should not be left on because there is a limited life to all tubes and that life is primarily determine by how long the cathode of the tube has to emit electrons. The only reason to leave something on is to reduce warmup time.
Leaving my amplifier on ok?
Would it be ok to leave my amplifier on all the time if I want to extend the reliability of the amp? Many amplifiers ar Class A, high current bias and tubes might be a problem if energy consumption is a factor. Not to mention Excessive heat from bias operation. Is it possible to extend the life of the amp with leaving it on all the time?
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