Leave amps on or off?

Is it better to leave amps on or off when not in use,not including tubes.they do sound better warm but will affect the life span?

kevinm25702-22-2001 4:27am

7671 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 163 posts 02-22-2001 at 11:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete What is the life span of the green diode indicator for standby/left on position. Has anyone had to replace them due to their units being on all the time? Thanks
bob_bundus Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,834 posts 02-23-2001 at 02:16am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I always leave my sold state gear fully powered up. It takes at least a full day or so to peak from a cold startup. Thermal cycling reduces equipment life, which is another consideration beside the higher electric bill. The energy isn't really wasted (about 9 months of the year it contributes to household heating) & power is cheaper in the midwest nowadays than natural gas anyway. To "7671" your LED's can actually last longer than you will.
sean Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,229 posts 02-23-2001 at 05:46am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think that this topic has been covered in depth many times over. Anybody that has done comparisons will tell you that SS amps sound best after being on for at least 24+ hours. They also last longer being left on all the time (all things being equal ). While LED's can last a long time, i wouldn't count on them running anywhere near "forever". I would worry more about capacitors than i would LED's though, especially if you are turning your amp on and off. Sean >