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RE: A few basic questions re: Using a Receiver as a Pre/Pro

Posted by GPBobby on September 16, 2008 at 05:16:24:
For most solid state amp circuit designs, the difference between power consumption with or without signal is insignificant, especially at normal room listening levels. If you have the SERVICE manual and have a tech friend, it would probably be possible to go inside and disconnect the power stages. The preamp stages use only a few watts of power or less but disconnecting the power stages may screw up the supply voltages. In electronics, ALL things are possible for those with enough time...!
Robert