• 03-26-2004, 05:55 AM
    kexodusc
    Simple question about my amp amp and pre-amp
    I have two systems now, one an all Rotel amp/pre-amp setup in my studio downstairs, and my HT in my living room with a receiver and Adcom amp powering the mains.
    I'd like to know if there is a best way to power on and off my equipment, as in what order should I turn my units on, and what order should I turn them off? Does it matter? Is one method easier on the system than another or is there no difference?
    Thanks.
  • 03-26-2004, 10:03 AM
    rb122
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by kexodusc
    I have two systems now, one an all Rotel amp/pre-amp setup in my studio downstairs, and my HT in my living room with a receiver and Adcom amp powering the mains.
    I'd like to know if there is a best way to power on and off my equipment, as in what order should I turn my units on, and what order should I turn them off? Does it matter? Is one method easier on the system than another or is there no difference?
    Thanks.
    I plug them all into a surge protector and use the on/off switch on it to turn them all on at the same time. That way I satisfy everyone (or no one).

    In some cases, I've heard a loud pop through the speakers on other peoples systems and for this reason I think it would be a good idea to turn the integrated amp volume down when powering up but I can't imagine having to turn on different equipment in a pre-ordained sequence. I don't know for sure if it's a problem but it's never been one for me in any of my systems.
  • 03-26-2004, 02:00 PM
    bturk667
    I live my equipment on 24/7 365 days a year.
  • 03-26-2004, 02:09 PM
    markw
    Dunno if you find this relevant but when we power up shows, we always turn on working from the source towards the power amps. This prevents power on transients (loud honkin' pops and thunks) from getting thru the power amps to the speakers.

    When powering down, we reverse the process, turning the power amps off first, then the crossovers, eq, etc... Again, this prevents any unwelcome noises from getting to the speakers,
  • 03-26-2004, 05:46 PM
    Geoffcin
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by markw
    Dunno if you find this relevant but when we power up shows, we always turn on working from the source towards the power amps. This prevents power on transients (loud honkin' pops and thunks) from getting thru the power amps to the speakers.

    When powering down, we reverse the process, turning the power amps off first, then the crossovers, eq, etc... Again, this prevents any unwelcome noises from getting to the speakers,
    That's the right way to do it.

    Source FIRST, then preamp, then power amp. Make sure to have the gain at full attenuation before hitting the amp on switch!
  • 03-26-2004, 06:05 PM
    kexodusc
    Folks, I appreciate you all taking the time to comment. I belive there probably is a "best" way to do this, most industrial equipment comes with such recommendations. Source to amp makes sense to me, so I'll go with that for now...incidentally, that's what I've been doing. I doubt the noises at my speakers really cause any damage, but why take the chance?
    Thanks again.