Esoteric G-01 Lifespan?

[Masterlu]

This is direct from Esoteric Japan:

"Regarding the clock generator, basically, you don’t need to turn off the power, and this is better.

If you will not use long term (for example, one month for vacation), it’s OK to turn off the power.


When turning on the power, there is small electrical shock. This shock is not good for clock module like Rubidium.

Therefore, turn on/off frequently, even once in a day, is not good for the unit.

Especially G-01’s Rubidium module is designed with always power on.

According to the Rubidium manufacturer, the life of the Rubidium is around 10 years with power.”


So yes, leave the G-01 powered on. Turn off for vacations, heading to Florida for a few months, etc but for day to day, its best to leave on.

Plan on servicing the unit every decade or so.

[SuperD]

Ivan,
I just noticed this new thread. Audible1 said same thing in the other thread. I'm keeping it on and I'll be impressed with myself if I'm still using the same digital equipment in 10-20 years.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by SuperDave

Ivan,
I just noticed this new thread. Audible1 said same thing in the other thread. I'm keeping it on and I'll be impressed with myself if I'm still using the same digital equipment in 10-20 years.

Me too!

[Yardbird]

Thanks to Ken and Ivan for the clarification on this important topic. My information came from customer service, and it sounds like your information may have come from a more knowledgable source, judging from the detail that accompanied the answer. So by shutting your unit off every night, we are actually creating STRESS for the device?? In this case the easy way is the right way! I can live with that.
Does the same constant-on rule apply to the K-01x? Ted.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Yardbird

Thanks to Ken and Ivan for the clarification on this important topic. My information came from customer service, and it sounds like your information may have come from a more knowledgable source, judging from the detail that accompanied the answer. So by shutting your unit off every night, we are actually creating STRESS for the device?? In this case the easy way is the right way! I can live with that.
Does the same constant-on rule apply to the K-01x? Ted.

Ted... I leave both my K01-X and entire Grandioso stack energized all the time that I am here.

[Masterlu]

Originally Posted by Yardbird

Does the same constant-on rule apply to the K-01x? Ted.

Ted... The power on stresses the clock, I don’t think the K-01X has any parts so sensitive to the power on thump.

I leave mine on 24/7, however, the display is essentially a light bulb and may dim over time if left blazing 24/7. I suggest using the auto dim feature. Also, as with any disc player, if a disc is loaded - even if it is not playing - the laser is active and reading the disc constantly. Removing a disc when not playing it will get you longer life of the laser.