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Old 28-11-2016, 18:02
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I have just purchased an Amazon Echo Dot and have got it paired via Bluetooth to my Sony STR-DN1050. As this is connected to my main speakers, I will need to leave my amp on 24/7. Will this shorten the life of the unit? I know when you put it to standby, it isn't really turning it off fully but just wondered.

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Old 28-11-2016, 19:51
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Why would you think you need to leave your Sony amp on 24/7?
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Old 28-11-2016, 20:25
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Why would you think you need to leave your Sony amp on 24/7?
Because that's the Bluetooth device my Amazon Dot is connected to and the amp is connected to the speakers. Or am I missing something? The Dot can't turn the amp off and on so I would need to manually turn the amp on each time I need to use Alexa.
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Old 28-11-2016, 21:54
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I leave my amp on 24/7. I don't know if it has some sort of power saving mode.
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Old 28-11-2016, 22:16
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Because that's the Bluetooth device my Amazon Dot is connected to and the amp is connected to the speakers. Or am I missing something? The Dot can't turn the amp off and on so I would need to manually turn the amp on each time I need to use Alexa.
What's missing in your life that you need this crutch 24/7?
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Old 28-11-2016, 22:19
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What's missing in your life that you need this crutch 24/7?
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Old 29-11-2016, 03:39
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I've had the amp in my lounge on for 16 hours a day for over seven years now, it seems to be working fine.
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Old 29-11-2016, 14:31
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I've had the amp in my lounge on for 16 hours a day for over seven years now, it seems to be working fine.
Thanks. It turns out it can turn the amp back on if you just say "Pair Bluetooth" so I won't need to leave it on after all!
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