amps on all the time?

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I have returned to separates for two-channel for the first time in a long time and an old question has come up again. That is, since my pre-amp has no switched outlets (and they probably would not be heavy-duty enough anyway), what is the best way to manage turning the power amp off and on. Just leave it on all the time? I'm not against doing that but it seems to generate a lot of heat even when idling. The pre does have 12-Volt triggers, but there is nothing on the power amp to connect them to.

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Newbie needs speaker and sub help

Putting together a home theater system (already purchased the H/K AVR 245) and am looking for some micro speakers that I can mount to my ceiling (can't have flushmount per my hoa). Was looking at the Anthony Gallos as well as the Orb...still all a bit pricey. Looking to spend around 600 for a sub, five speakers and the ceiling mounts. Any other suggestions out there? I am having a helluva time trying to find more speakers that are the same size (and that come in white or stainless--per the wife) as the Gallos and the Orbs. Any insight is MUCH appreciated.

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