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Old 01-07-2008, 07:36 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Jalo View Post
I have the DPS that powers my Ultra Micro AMP and DAC. My set up is to leave the Ultra AMP and DAC on all the time and control it with the on/off switch of the DPS. Can someone explain why it is not a good set up?
Read above, it has been covered. Any analogue circuit when first switched on develops a spike of voltage and current. This can be tested with an older amp by hearing a thump from the speakers on power-up. The newer amps have a timed relay to remove this problem. First turn off any amps or dacs connected to the DPS then the DPS. To turn on, do the reverse.
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