Volume level when not listening.

If you turn it off then you do not have to worry!

Best wishes, George

The answer is no, Kyle.  I leave my volume control at the last setting it was used while the system is not being listened to.  And, as with Naim's recommendation, I leave my system powered up.

George likes to turn his system(s) off but I think he will admit he is in a minority on here in this.

+1 for leaving it powered on. I don't change the volume level on my Supernait but I always mute it. There is always a low volume, high frequency hiss that comes from the amp, so by muting it I give my miss and tweeters a rest! 

Thank you for the advice. 

The gods leave theirs on but turn the volume down a tad so they can hear the music of the spheres, unsullied by mortal hiss.

Just so long as the hiss isn't from Jörmungandr.  

I tend to instinctively turn the volume setting down - to avoid getting a shock the next time that I cue a record - but leave powered up most of the time (holidays, bad weather and the occasional power down excepted). 

Huge posted:

Just so long as the hiss isn't from Jörmungandr.  

I always presumed the hiss came from the SNAICs.

Chris Dolan posted:

I tend to instinctively turn the volume setting down - to avoid getting a shock the next time that I cue a record

Interesting supposition but I can't see a connection.

Chris Dolan posted:

I tend to instinctively turn the volume setting down - to avoid getting a shock the next time that I cue a record - but leave powered up most of the time (holidays, bad weather and the occasional power down excepted). 

Why not use the mute button Chris?

Chris Dolan posted:

I tend to instinctively turn the volume setting down - to avoid getting a shock the next time that I cue a record - but leave powered up most of the time (holidays, bad weather and the occasional power down excepted). 

Aye, a problem when you've got an ARO & there's static about! Fair makes you jump it does; one of the reasons I bought a Tiger Paw Elevator.

joerand posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

I tend to instinctively turn the volume setting down - to avoid getting a shock the next time that I cue a record

Interesting supposition but I can't see a connection.

 I listen at high volume when I can - cueing an Aro can be disconcerting if the volume has not been reduced or muted  I also used to have an issue with static but not since my most recent tweak to the LP12 

roger poll posted:

Why not use the mute button Chris?

I do Roger - but it is a mixture. l mute from the remote or turn the volume down at the preamp, whichever is easier. I rarely press the mute on the preamp.

tonym posted:

... I bought a Tiger Paw Elevator.

My father used to live in a building that had an elevator made by Schindler - yes it was Schindler's Lift!

Chris Dolan posted:

joerand posted:

Chris Dolan posted:

I tend to instinctively turn the volume setting down - to avoid getting a shock the next time that I cue a record

Interesting supposition but I can't see a connection.

 I listen at high volume when I can - cueing an Aro can be disconcerting if the volume has not been reduced or muted  I also used to have an issue with static but not since my most recent tweak to the LP12 

roger poll posted:

Why not use the mute button Chris?

I do Roger - but it is a mixture. l mute from the remote or turn the volume down at the preamp, whichever is easier. I rarely press the mute on the preamp. 

Ok, I see. I was thinking in terms of touching the arm in which case you transfer static from yourself to the ground of the TT. This happens on rare occasions during cold dry weather with my RP6. Sounds like with the Aro you're getting a zap the other way 'round with the shock proportional to the volume setting. Didn't know this could happen.

I always switch to AV - which means while I have the AV receiver off that I have no hiss

Nic Chan posted:

I don't have any problems hearing hiss sound from my system. Is this normal?

I think the hiss is directly proportional to the efficiency of your speakers. If you've got lower efficiency speakers you may have to put your ear right in front of the speaker to hear much. In any event, if you've got no problems with hiss there's nothing to be concerned with.

Nic Chan posted:

I just leave the volume where I left from my last listen. I don't have any problems hearing hiss sound from my system. Is this normal?

The same as me, I think it's normal.

I leave the system powered up unless I know I am going to be away for more than 2 days.

Running NDX/SN2 here and I make it a habit to down the volume in case the NDX decides to have a mind of its own - not that this has happened before though. Call me paranoid but this allows me to sleep and work better !  :-)