Leave Amp Camp Amp Powered ON or OFF??

[hapinoregon]

In the past I always left my solid state amps power on. Should I do the same with my Amp Camp Amp, or should I power it down when not listening? I do get a slight, but noticeable, "thump" from my speakers when I turn the ACAs off...

MTIA

 

[OllBoll]

As it is Class A it makes sense to power it off when you are not listening.

 

[e_fortier]

I had the same issue at power ON and OFF so I simply added a switch (see red square in the attached file) at the output.

Make sure you turn it off before powering ON or OFF.

Rgds,
Eric

 

[AndrewT]

Could you have a "standby" switch that reduces bias current by relay bypassing?
Keeps it warm, but much less consumption.