Ok to keep a USB powered DAC always plugged into the computer?

[jologskyblues]

Does keeping my HRT Music Streamer III always plugged-in to the computer accelerate the wear-and-tear on the internal circuitry of the DAC?
 
Is it more advisable to just unplug the device when not in use or is it something that I shouldn't even worry about since its quite troublesome for me to always reach behind the PC case underneath my desk just to plug and unplug the DAC everytime I use it?
 
I noticed that the DAC gets ever-so-slightly warm to the touch as long as it is plugged.

 

[raybone0566]

  Does keeping my HRT Music Streamer III always plugged-in to the computer accelerate the wear-and-tear on the internal circuitry of the DAC?
 
Is it more advisable to just unplug the device when not in use or is it something that I shouldn't even worry about since its quite troublesome for me to always reach behind the PC case underneath my desk just to plug and unplug the DAC everytime I use it?
 
I noticed that the DAC gets ever-so-slightly warm to the touch as long as it is plugged.

schiit audio's owners manuel for their modi dac states it is fine to leave the unit plugged in at all times. mine stays on all the time and have had no issues.

 

[castleofargh]

captain obvious said to ask the manufacturer.

 

[PleasantSounds]

Electronics are fine to work continuously and can do that for years. The damage is usually caused by working outside of the specification parameters or in some situations by switching them on / off.
I would rather worry that by plugging and unplugging the connector you're causing more mechanical wear on the USB port.

 

[jologskyblues]

 
schiit audio's owners manuel for their modi dac states it is fine to leave the unit plugged in at all times. mine stays on all the time and have had no issues.

Thanks for the input.
 
 

  Electronics are fine to work continuously and can do that for years. The damage is usually caused by working outside of the specification parameters or in some situations by switching them on / off.
I would rather worry that by plugging and unplugging the connector you're causing more mechanical wear on the USB port.

 
I was also concerned about the USB port wear as I have already worn out the front panel USB ports from the frequent use of thumb drives and external HDDs.