Been using vintage gear since long before it became popular. Installed a streamer, BlueSound Node 2i, a few years back. Use it for most of my listening. I’ve always worried about wear on the power switches, especially the Pioneer stuff with rotary switches. Saw a video from Skylabs Audio about using a ‘smart’ plug to power on stuff. Already have an Echo downstairs for the lights. Added a plug to the receiver, currently a Pioneer SX-3700. Since I never listen to the radio, the only time I need to touch my system is to switch to TT or pick between speakers.

  • audiomagnate@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    I connect my Echos to powered studio mini monitors via the headphone jack and plug the monitors, which run pretty hot, into smart plugs. I use my Echos for streaming podcasts and the local NPR station, the monitors remain off most of the time. When I want to listen I tell the Echo to turn the radio on.