I would reactualize Drhst20’s question to Mr Crump - is it OK to turn the JC1 on/off daily, depending on listen or not listen? Does such a way of using could be harmful in any way for JC1’s status (in terms of, say, durability or stability of certain parts/circuits)? You Mr Crump keep your own JC1s “on” all the time. What is the purpose? Shortened warm-up period only, or maybe something else - for instance, preserving durability of inner circuits via avoiding so-called “cold start” occurence too frequently?
Stand-by option not being provided with JC1, unlike many similar big powerful amps such as Krell, Pass or many others, which are supplied with power-on breakers on rear panel (JC1 has not such breaker), supposed to be switched “on” all the time, except in cases of longer inactivity. Does it mean that JC1 is somehow “more resistant” to neccessity being “stand-by” while not “on”, compared to other heavyweights?
Generally speaking, what’s the reason for keeping power amps “stand by” while not “on”? Most manufacturers strogly recommend that in owner manuals (mentioned Krell and Pass Labs). Of course, we all know stand-by position keeps circuits ready for quick turning into amp’s full potential, shorting warming-up to only half an hour or so. But, I would consider that like minor benefit, IMHO.
My major dilema is, actually, does “stand-up” instead “off“ contributes longevity/stability/lifespan of amplifier? Vice versa - does “off” after “on” affects negatively some of amplifier’s parts/circuits??? Highly appreciate comments, due to frequent power failurs in my place.
Zoran, Macedonia
