Network Bridge turned ON all the time

[Suonadivina (Gonzalo)]

Hi,

I just bought a used Network Bridge. I use it with an Audio Note 0.1x Dac. I love how it sounds.
Is it ok to leave the Network Bridge turned on all the time? Does it sound better if it has a good warm up time? Does doing this influence in the NB lifespan?

[Phil (Phil Harris)]

Hi Gonzalo,

@Suonadivina

I just bought a used Network Bridge. I use it with an Audio Note 0.1x Dac. I love how it sounds.

Superb, glad that you like it - I have a bit of a soft spot for the Network Bridge myself.

@Suonadivina

Is it ok to leave the Network Bridge turned on all the time?

Absolutely and it is intended to be left on all the time.

@Suonadivina

Does it sound better if it has a good warm up time?

Hmmm … I would say no myself but of course you can judge this for yourself within the context of your own system which is really what matters.

@Suonadivina

Does doing this influence in the NB lifespan?

Not to any significant degree - the Network Bridge is designed to be left powered up at all times (hence no front panel power button) so that is certainly how it is intended to be used.

Best Regards

Phil Harris