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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REL recommended that I leave my subs on continuously. I have not reached out to McIntosh yet for their advise on SS gear.

Other than @cakyol, who else out there has an amp that dims the lights when you turn it on?

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 Electronic components don't wear out like for example mechanical components. But a mains voltage spike or lightning strike - that'll fry your amp and perhaps other components - nicely. Maybe unplug your system if you're not using it for long periods.

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Electrolytic capacitors and relays definitely have a life expectancy, so there are components in audio equipment that need to be replaced.