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Does classe amp run very warm even when idling?

I recently acquired a 1996 classe ca-150 amp thru a fellow from Audiogon.

However, I just turn the amp on and see if it works and left it idle for couple of hours. when I checked the heatsink area in the rear, it was very warm. Is that normal? Thanks.
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ramstl
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They do tend to run a bit warm and even a bit hot if driven hard for prolong periods of time. This has been my consistant experience with all Classe amps I've owned; Seventy, 100, 101 and the 150.

However, if you have any concerns contact Classe', their service is second to none!
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