turn on off order?

higgins79
higgins79 Posts: 72
edited June 2006 in Basic Hookup/Wiring Questions
i have the sequential tuirn off on my power center but i usually just leave it on (is that bad?) if i do leave it on what order should i tune the amp and avr off and on in?
TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
Center ..........polk Csi5
Rears.............polk Fxi5s
Sub ..............Infinity PS12
cables............Monster / DIY
Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2006
    I've never bothered with "turn-on" sequences, though I think for tubed equipment it may be a different story...maybe a polkie tube-head will chime in with more info.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited May 2006
    I have my amp turn on last after a 15 second delay.
    It just helps prevent spikes or surges when everything turns on at the same time.
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  • beardog03
    beardog03 Posts: 5,550
    edited May 2006
    I always do source,pre,amp with my tube gear..
    Reversed order to shut down

    SS gear...not sure it matters, but I do the same just because
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    edited May 2006
    beardog03 wrote:
    I always do source,pre,amp with my tube gear..
    Reversed order to shut down

    SS gear...not sure it matters, but I do the same just because
    Same here for tube gear. Tube amp before tube pre is a bad idear in my experience.

    I'm with you on th SS gear - I really don't think it matters but I follow the tube gear sequence anyway.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited May 2006
    My wife gets a kick out of the family room lights dimming when I power up the amp.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited May 2006
    Amps on last, off first for me.
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  • SuperDave
    SuperDave Posts: 168
    edited June 2006
    "My wife gets a kick out of the family room lights dimming when I power up the amp."

    Cool mine does that too.

    Amp on last off first like above.
    SuperDave
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  • schwarcw
    schwarcw Posts: 7,339
    edited June 2006
    wlrandall wrote:
    Amps on last, off first for me.

    Ditto for me, this is home the Monster Power centers do it.
    Carl

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  • ward91
    ward91 Posts: 338
    edited June 2006
    my amp stays on standby coz it doesnt get used alot but my avr stays on all the time
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited June 2006
    I always turn my AVR on first... oh wait.. I only have an AVR.

    Oh well, someday I'll be able to worry about which piece to turn on first... ;)
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  • higgins79
    higgins79 Posts: 72
    edited June 2006
    sorry i never said thanks for the replies. avr on first and of last got it. thanks again.
    TV ................Sony kdl52xbr4
    Reciever ........Denon AVR 988
    Amp -............Monster MPA 2250
    Bluray............Sony PS3 (80gig)
    Hddvd............xbox 360 Hddvd
    Power centers.Monster 3600II & 2600II & 1600 x2
    Voltage..........Monster AVS 2000
    Fronts ...........polk Rti12s
    Center ..........polk Csi5
    Rears.............polk Fxi5s
    Sub ..............Infinity PS12
    cables............Monster / DIY
    Video games...XBOX 360 / Wii
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,197
    edited June 2006
    Chiming in a bit late. It really depends if you amplifier has a delay (muting) circuit (usually a relay). If it does, it really doesn't matter the switching order. If it doesn't then amp on last; amp off first.

    My turn on sequence is pre-amp, dac, cdp, amp.

    My turn off sequence is amp, cdp, dac and then pre-amp after the caps have discharged in the amp.

    H9
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2006
    Of course if your pre has a mute switch it should be used first, now is anyone confused..............

    Your trying to prevent pops and the caps from emptying out the last of their energy through the speakers. Doing it wrong can damage your system.

    RT1
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