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Does Pass Aleph 3 heat up the room like tube amp?

Could any of your Aleph 3 owners tell me how hot is the amp running? Does it heat up the room like tube amps do?

I currently own a Diavolo SET amp which make my smallish room pretty toasty! I didn't had that problems with my old 300B amp before.

Keep the door open while listening is not an option as my 2 year old's room is near by.
kentchai

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kentchai OP
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David,

My Diavolo 13 watt Set is probably not as hot as your Viva.
How does the ALeph 3 sound compared to the Viva?
kentchai OP
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Thanks guys. Glad I asked. Look like I have to stay away from Plinius, Pass Labs & Clayton!

Any good cool running amps should I look at? I tried an Old Rotel amp from my HT system, it sounded really bad!
kentchai OP
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David,

That's the answer I am afriad to hear. When I first bought the Diavolo, I didn't feel like it was a significant improvement over my old Bottlehead 300B amps. Everything was better but only marginal. Last night, I swapped in my old amps for a listen, it was pretty unlistenable.

Now I am concern that SS amp will be much worse that I am spoiled!
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