Standby - How Long is Too Long?

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Author Message   Rob Flindall (flinly) Username: flinly Registered: 12-2012 Posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 - 11:57 am:    Is there any harm in leaving the amp on Standby for extended periods? How long is too long? I have a RD112-100. It is solid state on the pre-amp section with chassis date of 1981. Tubes on the output stage are orginal, but seem to be OK, with only a slight rattle. It just sounds better if it has been on for a few hours in standby mode. I only play for about an hour at a time (I am no pro-player).   Mike Kaus (mm210) Username: mm210 Registered: 05-2006 Posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 - 12:36 pm:    It sounds like yu have some components that need heating up first. A few hours is no big deal though. My amps stay on and running for 4-6 hours when I'm playing so that's no big deal.   Rob Flindall (flinly) Username: flinly Registered: 12-2012 Posted on Monday, February 04, 2013 - 04:05 pm:    Thanks Mike. I noticed the improved performance after leaving it on...unintentionally...for about 4 days in standby mode. I don't want to do that again, but a few hours...maybe.