[morzh]

Yes, it's been discussed here before, and, yes, there are cons to this arrangement, like a potentially charged caps when the plug is out.

Then again, when you use a switch with the caps behind it, there is an inrush current and a spark.
Plus, caps do not draw power. Even when conducting current.

So, on average.....it does not matter much. I would leave it as it is, which I always do when restoring Philcos.