Is it safe to leave an audio receiver on 24/7?

[unfalliblekrutch]

Basic audio receiver running cheap sony speakers: would it severely shorten the life of the receiver if I just leave it on all the time?

 

[SoulAssassin]

I have a receiver that's been on 99% of the time since 1998 and I've never had problems with it.

 

[joecool]

why leave it on? is it that hard to turn if off? if nothing else, you're wasting electricity. however, i do think it would shorten the life of the receiver. all electronic components generate heat, and all electronic components are damaged by heat over time. turn if off when you aren't using it!

 

[marincounty]

It could have a problem and torch your place. TVs cause lots of fires because they are on when plugged in.

 

[IronWing]

Like joecool said, you're wasting electricty by leaving it on.

 

[montypythizzle]

Problem I don't like is if it is connected to something it may put out some random loud noise and destroy it.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

This is like people leaving computers on 24/7. If you're not downloading, turn it off. Stop wasting power.

 

[montypythizzle]

Originally posted by: DLeRium
This is like people leaving computers on 24/7. If you're not downloading, turn it off. Stop wasting power.

What if you are crunching for a good cause?

 

[yllus]

My receiver has been on for about two years now.

 

[jiggahertz]

I have a macro set to power up/down my tv, cable box and receiver. I guess it's not really necesarry to power off the cable box and receiver.