Can I put my digital pre-amp in standby while my main amp is on?

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WifesPissed

Audiophyte
I use a power sequencer to turn on and off my audio equipment in the proper order.

On:
1. Preamp
2. Amp

Off:

1. Amp
2. Pre-Amp

My problem is the Pre-amp comes on then goes right into standby which B&K describes as "Soft-Off". In other words it's a "logical" on/off rather than a true mechanical power switch.

They will not say that it is OK, but rather that many of their customers leave their main amp on and soft power their pre-amp with no trouble.

Any suggestions?

My other option is to find or build an amp control relay. The pre-amp has a 12V DC output just for that purpose.
 

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