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Subject: Leaving components turned on.
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Date: 28 Dec 90 14:27:14 GMT
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Hello,
        On the subject of leaving components turned on as warm improves
sound quality: inthe case of transistor (or MOSFET) amps or pre-amps
(such as the mentioned Threshold), this is recommended as the surges from
turning on and off will tend to damage components and also since the
parts inside the component will reach and stay at a thermally stable
environment.  In the case of tube amps or pre-amps, use your judgement:
if left on, tube life will be considerably shortened and you also risk
damage from voltage spikes.
        I am not quite sure about leaving CD players left on but I do know
that passive components (such as decoders) should be left on while active ones
(such as CD transports) are better left off.

satish nair