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Leave system on or power everything down?

Hi All,

I know this is a frequent topic. But I'm looking for all of your expert advice on this. My HT system consists of:

Krell Foundation 4K - processor

Earthquake Cinenova Grande 5 channel power amp

DENAFRIPS Ares II 12th - DAC

4 SVS SB4000 subs

The wife and I only use our theater room Friday through Sunday. Monday through Thursday we just hang out in our living room. 

Since the HT system is off 4 days straight, I have recently started to turn all master power switches to off on the Krell, Earthquake, DENAFRIPS, and all 4 subs. The Earthquake only has the 1 power switch unlike other amps which have a "standby".

What do you think, should I leave everything on or in standby or better to power all off? And if standby is the consensus, what about the Earthquake amp? Leave that on or switch off?

Thank you in advance!

 

Best Regards,

Brian 

kingbr
kingbr OP
354 posts
 

Thanks @soix  appreciate the reply and that makes sense. And it’s never been about the energy cost, more about what’s best for the components. I know turning on and off does contribute to wear and tear but I wondered if leaving on or idle also contributed to wear and tear…appreciate you-thank you!

jeffrey125
282 posts
 

Leave it on. 

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bigtwin
1,235 posts
 

Send an email to the manufacturer and ask their opinion.  I run Hegel equipment with soft start circuitry.  Hegel recommends turning the eqipment off when not in use.  I've left it all powered on 24/7 for a week and it just heats the room up.  Since you know when you will be using the system,  just power it up a couple hours beforehand.   SS eqipment requires very little time to reach peak performance.  I know many believe always on is best, I'm just not in that camp.  But they may be right.   Do what makes you sleep easy at night.  Cheers. 

kingbr OP
354 posts
 

Thanks for the replies. I actually did reach out on the Grande and he said leave it on, but then changed and said turn it off when not in use “doesn’t really matter’. I can reach out to Krell and SVS as they’ve both always been very responsive. Same with DENAFRIPS. Was just hoping to get a consensus here rather than making 4 calls-LOL!

 

Always appreciate everyone’s help, time, and support!

 

Thank you!

elliottbnewcombjr
5,569 posts
 

Turn it OFF. Makes no difference to sound. Warm up 30 minutes before listening.

It is enviromentally irresponsible to leave it on................. meaning Period!

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