I'm confused. Didn't you say that there is no auto turn on factor with the 500? All I said was that "as you said," there is no auto turn on factor. I was agreeing with you.

Ken, There well may have been a change, but I seem to remember that it was said the 500 and 600 are always on, drawing very little power when inactive. I can't say for a certainty, because my 500 is plugged into a timed outlet on my power center. When I turn off my receiver, all power to the 500 is turned off. So, my 500 actually IS off when not in use.

Jack

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