I also believe that the entire chasse is suppose to act a heat sink so it will get hot but that is by design. I asked the same question at the show in New York. The heat sinks are basically the chasse or something like that but it shouldn't get that hot like you describe
Heard the Abbingdon Music research CD player?
I am looking for anyone who might have heard this player at CES or at the London show. Is it a giant killer with its matching amp? Bob