Finally got an amp!

B Run
B Run Posts: 1,888
edited December 2010 in Electronics
So this morning I snagged an Adcom GFA-7000 off craigslist, and I love it. I'm ordering some better interconnects but even using left over rca's I found around the house it's a nice improvement. My question is my 1120 doesn't have a 12v trigger and neither does the amp, so am I supposed to leave this thing on all the time? Does it hurt it to leave it on, and how much electricity is it going to use while it's idle? My Monster HTS 2600 has a switched and timed function but I haven't looked into that yet. Thanks for the help guys!
Post edited by B Run on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • Jetmaker737
    Jetmaker737 Posts: 1,105
    edited December 2010
    You can turn it off. But it'll need to warm up to sound its best.
    SystemLuxman L-590AXII Integrated Amplifier|KEF Reference 1 Loudspeakers|PS Audio Directream Jr|Sansui TU-9900 Tuner|TEAC A-6100 RtR|REL T/9X SE Sub
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited December 2010
    Does it hurt anything to just leave it on 24/7? I have it under a stage in my theater room and don't want to have to crawl down there and power it on and off every time I use it. I just don't want to shorten it's life or damage it by leaving it on?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • aboroth00
    aboroth00 Posts: 1,106
    edited December 2010
    B Run wrote: »
    Does it hurt anything to just leave it on 24/7? I have it under a stage in my theater room and don't want to have to crawl down there and power it on and off every time I use it. I just don't want to shorten it's life or damage it by leaving it on?

    Leaving your amp on will not damage it or significantly limit its life. I would first worry about proper heat dissipation which will limit your gear's life rather than worry about powering it off.

    Of course leaving it on will sap some energy, few watts to keep current flowing through it. Nothing too much but if you're energy conscious you can get a power switch at the outlet.
    2Ch Tube Audio Convert
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited December 2010
    aboroth00 wrote: »
    Leaving your amp on will not damage it or significantly limit its life. I would first worry about proper heat dissipation which will limit your gear's life rather than worry about powering it off.

    Of course leaving it on will sap some energy, few watts to keep current flowing through it. Nothing too much but if you're energy conscious you can get a power switch at the outlet.

    That's all I needed to hear. It's got plenty of breathing room and I just wanted to make sure it didn't hurt to leave it on. Thanks for the input.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • ben62670
    ben62670 Posts: 15,969
    edited December 2010
    I left mine on all the time.
    Enjoy
    Ben
    Please. Please contact me a ben62670 @ yahoo.com. Make sure to include who you are, and you are from Polk so I don't delete your email. Also I am now physically unable to work on any projects. If you need help let these guys know. There are many people who will help if you let them know where you are.
    Thanks
    Ben
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter