Leaving AV receiver On Constantly

[kevin7.1]

Just wanted to know people thoughts on this. I myself can tell when my receiver has been switched off for a period of time and gone cold. The sound degrades and it takes days for it to sound right again. It really annoys me so i keep my receiver on all the time. I read somewhere that doing this can really reduce the working life of the receiver but is this true?? i have also read the opposite. does anyone else either leave theirs equipment on or refuse to leave theirs on and why.

I hardly use my cd player now so i don't see the point in leaving that on and i think they warm up quicker anyway and my pc initially takes a little time to give its best sound but i can live that its good within a half hour.

 

[bigboss]

My receiver is on standby all the time. It's been fine so far (now I've said it! :doh: )

 

[kevin7.1]

Don't Jinx It Big Boss lol!!

 

[Big Chris]

My receiver is on standby all the time.

Turning it on occasionally will do wonders for your sound quality.

 

[ric71]

Buy an ARCAM, they heat up in minutes and will heat your listening room too!

On a more serious note,speaking as a firefighter you should not leave any electrical equipment on unattended especially when you go to bed unless it has been designed to remain on.

 

[bigboss]

My receiver is on standby all the time.

Turning it on occasionally will do wonders for your sound quality.

Nah, not bothered! I usually watch a TV programme for half an hour or so before deciding on watching a film. This adequately warms up my receiver for the film.