Do you leave your components on 24/7?

paperweight- Who was it that admitted they don't know what they are talking about? Certainly NOT ME! I've probably forgotten more about audio gear, than you will ever know. I've been building, modding and repairing pro and home equipment for over thirty years(the better part of that time: professionally). NOR did I say, "the manufacturer says." What is TRULY, "ridiculous", is your lack of comprehension skills. My reason for leaving SS gear on, is the sound quality(which is everything to me), rather than longevity. Everything simply sounds better that way. If you can't hear any difference, or are simply satisfied with your mediocrity; What do I care? Like I said, "HAPPY LISTENING!"

03-09-11: Rodman99999
paperweight- Who was it that admitted they don't know what they are talking about? Certainly NOT ME! I've probably forgotten more about audio gear, than you will ever know. I've been building, modding and repairing pro and home equipment for over thirty years(the better part of that time: professionally). NOR did I say, "the manufacturer says." What is TRULY, "ridiculous", is your lack of comprehension skills. My reason for leaving SS gear on, is the sound quality(which is everything to me), rather than longevity. Everything simply sounds better that way.

if you can't explain why the equipment needs to operate 24/7 to "sound better" then you don't know what you are talking about, regardless of any claims that you might make. things don't happen by magic, so if what you are stating is true, then there must be some reason. on the other hand, if the reason is a purely subjective one, as you have advanced, then it is pretty much discussion over...i mean, if you subjectively believe in the tooth fairy, then that's just what you believe.

03-09-11: Audiofeil
>>03-09-11: Sebrof
I think people give way to(sp) much credence(sp) to what the manufacturers say<<
Good point.
It would be silly to think the manufacturers know more about their products than you.

Never said I new more, I just said they're is little reason for the manufacturer to do the test so in most cases they do not, and that their are other reasons for releasing statements two customers then what mite look at face value.

Well said.... Rodman...

NOR did I say, "I can't explain why." There are numerous reasons. ie: It takes some time for the dielectrics within capacitors to fully form/absorb their charge, once they have been discharged(http://www.designers-guide.org/Modeling/da.pdf), and they WILL NOT sound the same, before and after. The better the dielectric(ie: Teflon, polypropylene, polystyrene), the longer that process takes. Regardless of what facts are presented; those of you that are concrete(thoroughly mixed up, and completely set) in your beliefs, will NEVER be convinced! Why bother trying? Tooth Fairy? One thing of which I AM now fully convinced: YOU are King of Unfounded Assumptions(especially regarding others, their knowledge, experience and capabilities.