Naim Left on/Turned off

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Do any Naim owners here notice a difference with leaving their kit turned on all the time as opposed to turning it off over night?

I turned my stuff off over the weekend as I was away and can't say that I've noticed a difference on turning it back on. This may be down to not being able to AB the difference or dodgy ears. The guy in the shop tried to tell me that his stuff takes about 3 days to get back to normal though, i can only think he has major shares in power companies.

About the only thing putting me off turning it off now is the quiet pop as the amp gets turned on, even when the volume is right down!

 

[chebby]

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[Anonymous]

I have a Nait 5i which always stays on. After being on for a few days it does sound warmer and more refind in my opinion and there are a few things to back this up. 1. The amp runs very cool so must take a while for the tempreture to build up. 2. I think it says in the manual something about sounding its best after being on for a week. 3. There is no power switch on the front so it must have been designed to stay on!

Keith

 

[fatboyslimfast]

I've got a 102/180, and it does sound better once on for a few hours. I can't say I hear a difference between say 2 hours and a couple of days though.

I normally leave mine off, but if I know I'm going to listen to it that evening, switch it on when I get in from work.

The difference between the couple of hours and more is not enough to justify the extra electricity cost IMO (esp. considering the latest price rises).

 

[Anonymous]

Yeah I've not really noticed any price rises yet, probably due to just having my £50 per month come out and not having had it reviewed as to if its covering it!

Given the amount of music i get (feel i am allowed) to listen to these days it's not really worth having the hifi on all the time.

Do you get a click or pop when you turn your 5i on?

 

[fatboyslimfast]

I get quite a loud Pop when I turn mine on, followed by a click from each speaker...

 

[Anonymous]

Glad mines not knackered then 🙂

 

[JoelSim]

Switch her off, it only takes 30 mins for mine to be on-song.

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[chebby]

Buy a timer plug so it regularly switches on a couple of hours before you are due to listen.

 

[Andy Clough]

Sensible advice Cheby, but I have to admit I leave my Naim CD5i on most of the time. Sitting here listening to it now, so no need for it to warm up. Don't tell the Green lobby...

 

[JoelSim]

Andy Clough:Sensible advice Cheby, but I have to admit I leave my Naim CD5i on most of the time. Don't tell the Green lobby...

I'm afraid your secret is out and we will be round to take you to The Tower. Straight after Big Brother highlights on E4.

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[Andy Clough]

JoelSim:
Andy Clough:Sensible advice Cheby, but I have to admit I leave my Naim CD5i on most of the time. Don't tell the Green lobby...

I'm afraid your secret is out and we will be round to take you to The Tower. Straight after Big Brother highlights on E4.

Hangin's too good for me Guvnor.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Yes but you only plugged the CD5i in yesterday after moving it from the office to home - it'll be about three weeks before it sounds good again...

 

[Andy Clough]

Now now Andrew, you're giving away my trade secrets! But you're right, I'd better wrap it up nice and warm in a cosey duvet tonight just to be sure.

 

[Andrew Everard]

No, just leave it on repeat 24/7 for the next month or so and it'll be fine

 

[JoelSim]

Don't you have to unplug it about 30 times too before every listen. I must get one...

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