same here. i unplug it every night. since i had it ony before it dind not explode, cause a black hole or summoned demons... well .. it just doesn feel to well to me to keep it full warm all the time.
not really necessary to keep it on always...like all the mythos around multibit DACs needing to remain on like a fridge 24/7 on magic sponge feet with crystals arranged on top of the unit in a specific geometric pattern to extract better 'as the artist intended' multibit SQ out of FLAC that was mastered with Analogue-to-Digital delta-sigma studio devices.
not really necessary to keep it on always...like all the mythos around multibit DACs needing to remain on like a fridge 24/7 on magic sponge feet with crystals arranged on top of the unit in a specific geometric pattern to extract better 'as the artist intended' multibit SQ out of FLAC that was mastered with Analogue-to-Digital delta-sigma studio devices.
not really necessary to keep it on always...like all the mythos around multibit DACs needing to remain on like a fridge 24/7 on magic sponge feet with crystals arranged on top of the unit in a specific geometric pattern to extract better 'as the artist intended' multibit SQ out of FLAC that was mastered with Analogue-to-Digital delta-sigma studio devices.
Anyone leave their pdv2 plugged in all the time? I have one for my desktop setup but right now I unplug it from USB if Im going to step away for more thab 15 mins. I guess im a bit paranoid its going to set my desk on fire or something haha
I don't suggest leaving it on 24/7 for safety reason. It is a DIY-ish device, a power house in a small form factor. I do not have knowledge in electronics but I imagine the circuit safety design may not be world class so I will not leave it on when my eyes are not on them.
The heat of some first batch units of PDV2 has been known to disbond the faceplates of the unit. Ivan has since improved its design but still, I will not leave it on overnight or 24/7.
Bonus: Reduces power bill (it is basically a winter body warmer) and save the mother earth!
The best way to place PDV2 is vertically with the narrow side resting on your desk, exposing both front and back faceplates to air, with the circuit diagram side (BT LE antenna right underneath) facing your mobile with closest possible distance (less than 1ft distance or even better, right next to each other).
I don't suggest leaving it on 24/7 for safety reason. It is a DIY-ish device, a power house in a small form factor. I do not have knowledge in electronics but I imagine the circuit safety design may not be world class so I will not leave it on when my eyes are not on them.
The heat of some first batch units of PDV2 has been known to disbond the faceplates of the unit. Ivan has since improved its design but still, I will not leave it on overnight or 24/7.
Bonus: Reduces power bill (it is basically a winter body warmer) and save the mother earth!
Actually do u guys know if turning off and on/unplugging and plugging a DAC/AMP frequently will shorten it's lifespan? I have no electronics background, but I read everytime we turn on an amp there is a surge of electricity into the circuits, and this causes wear and tear. But I figured if u leave a DAC/AMP on all the time, there is also some heat generated which causes wear and tear too?
Actually do u guys know if turning off and on/unplugging and plugging a DAC/AMP frequently will shorten it's lifespan? I have no electronics background, but I read everytime we turn on an amp there is a surge of electricity into the circuits, and this causes wear and tear. But I figured if u leave a DAC/AMP on all the time, there is also some heat generated which causes wear and tear too?
As long as any power surges are within the limits (specs) of any circuit in question you'll be fine but then thermal effects can shorten the lifespan of any electr(on)ic component considerably, even if the temperatutes are within the operational limits ... nothing lasts forever, it all depends.
As a (pretty rough) rule of thumb: a temperature increase of 10 degrees C. reduces the lifespan of a component by about 50% so if you want to lengthen the lifespan of any component in any circuit start with those that get the warmest (e.g. processors in a PC), get a specific heatsink (google) and some thermal paste, make sure that the heat can dissipate well enough (larger heatsink (housing), airflow, ...) and enjoy your circuit a while longer.
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.. it just doesn feel to well to me to keep it full warm all the time.
