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Leave an amp "on" permanetly

I understand that tube amps need to warm up sufficently before they can reach their potential. Is this also true with SS amps? I own a McCormack DNA-1 deluxe, and I hear a discernable difference when listening to my system "cold" versus "warmed-up". Do you also find this to be true?

If so, would people recommend leaving a SS amp on permanently? Could I damage my amp by doing this?
drewyou
jaapjess
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I tend to leave mine on, but have noticed the amps (jungson JA1/99C) sound slightly faster, but perhaps less warm if I don't leave them on overnight. My concern is the life of the capacitors may be reduced by the constant heat. Is this an issue to be considered?
mrtennis
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i use ps audio noise harvesters. at night 4 of them are blinking. when the temparture is over 80 degrees, i really have a problem. air conditioners are in use,their is a greater demand for electricity and the sound often degrades.

perhaps a hydra or richard grey may help. thanks for your suggestion.
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audphile1
5,277 posts
 
Mcpody, Hydras do not regulate voltage anomalies. These conditioners are passive.To regulate voltage fluctuations you need a power regenerator. Hydra can be used with some amps as a conditioner only. But know that it won't regulate voltage.
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