Thread: Does a clock radio use more power in the aux mode than off mode?
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Default Does a clock radio use more power in the aux mode than off mode?
On Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at 2:58:11 PM UTC-4, Seymore4Head wrote:
Does a clock radio use more power in the aux mode than off mode?

I listen to my phone over the stereo speakers from my clock. If I
just unplug the phone and leave the radio in aux mode will it use more
power?

Some small (very small) fraction more, as the amplifier section is active.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA
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