Should I turn off my amp

k0tuynh
k0tuynh Posts: 143
edited March 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
Hi all,
Just bought Adcom gfa 555 and bi amp with my monitor 70's...Sounds fantastic.

But I have a question, should i turn power switch off or leave it on all the time after listening?

does adcom have auto on/off function?


Many thanks,
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited March 2010
    I always turn my 545 off.

    However, I don't really turn it on/off throughout the day. I usually turn it on about 20-30 minutes before my first listening session of the day, and I leave it on for the rest of the day until I'm done with my final listening session.

    I've found that it does sound much better with about a half hour of warm up. It can be a little harsh until it's warmed up properly.
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  • dekuda
    dekuda Posts: 756
    edited March 2010
    k0tuynh wrote: »
    Hi all,
    Just bought Adcom gfa 555 and bi amp with my monitor 70's...Sounds fantastic.

    But I have a question, should i turn power switch off or leave it on all the time after listening?

    does adcom have auto on/off function?


    Many thanks,

    I have posted this question before you may want to check it out:
    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86715
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited March 2010
    My Adcom goes on in the AM when I'm ready to listen to something and goes off at night before bed.
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  • k0tuynh
    k0tuynh Posts: 143
    edited March 2010
    Thanks all for clearing my question.

    I guess the amp and I are going to sleep/wake up at the same time .
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited March 2010
    I leave my 535 on all of the time.
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  • hearingimpared
    hearingimpared Posts: 21,137
    edited March 2010
    I left my 565s on 24/7 as did the previous owner. The fellow who owns them now does the same. Leaving solid state gear powered up definitely extends the life of the product.
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited March 2010
    People still own amps without tubes;)

    I left mine on unless I was going out of town,or if a storm was immenent.YMMV--enjoy.
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