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Leave solid state amps on? Or turn off everytime?

Hi,

My system consists of the following:

Slimdevices Transporter -> Bel Canto REF1000 Mono block amps -> Anthony Gallo Ref3.1 Speakers

I was wondering, should I be switching the Bel Canto amps on/off every time I listen to music? Or should I just leave them on permanently and only switch the transporter on/off (which i do anyways)?

Thanks
danyal711
aljordan
46 posts
 
Pass Labs even states in their manuals that the more often an amplifier heats up and cools down, the lower the life span of the amp. Capacitors also have a longer life if they stay charged.
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chadnliz
3,736 posts
 
Its only wasteful if you cant afford it, if you can stand the heat then leave em on but know your gonna pay for it monthly.
audiofeil
4,011 posts
 
>>Pass Labs even states in their manuals..............<<

Please cite the manuals to which you specifically refer.

Thanks in advance.
mrmikesmail
37 posts
 
FWIW my Pass Labs x2.5 pre-amp does not have a power switch. The only way to turn it off is to unplug it.
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