let's compare EQ settings

[Bob Faulkner]

Originally Posted by Dennis Michaels

I know Ken designed that circuit as an emergency by pass in the event that your battery dies and I believe the owners manual says to only use it for that.

Actually it just warns against frequent switching of the push/pull switch as they typically don't last for a great number of cycles. I'm pretty sure you can leave it in passive mode with no issues at all. Just so long as you're not popping in and out of passive mode 12 times a day.