Talked with Andrew F. who asked Andrew W. about the 25 Watts on the ADA1000 ... seems that that power draw is typical for an 8 channel 1000. Guess each amp must have some non-trivial current draw even when it's not switching. From the power difference my guess is that the 1000's amps must draw a lot more in standby than the 1250 or 1500 amps.
In any case, I think I need to build a quick and dirty (I.E. simple) way to automate startup and shutdown. Walking the room every time I startup and shut down the system is unacceptable. Think I can get something up in a day or so ... Should have all the parts (not sure about the 1/8 phono plugs). Just need to figure out when.
Either way this is disappointing. Obviously having the convenience of a one button push to everything on is an ultimate goal but lately i've been thinking about going more 'manual' and just shutting off the power switch on the power bar, at least for the media room components which are not used every day.
If i had the foresight in mind to add a second wall switch on the door side wall to flick the power on or off to the wall plug with the components, would have made things easy.
Paying electrical cost isn't my concern over wasted electrical energy.
