Thoughts on keeping it all on all the time vs using standby / off?

[audiobomber]

I don't think anyone has mentioned startup transients, which can contribute to amp failure? I've heard that startup transient spikes are more likely to cause damage than leaving gear constantly powered, which I find credible. 

 

I always leave front-end gear powered up. The streamer and DAC in my main system go into power save mode, which is a great feature. 

 

I sometimes shut down the power amps in my main system, but they sound off for the first 15-20 minutes. I turn off the Asgard 2 in my headphone system because it runs super hot.