How hot is First Watt?

I want a SET amp with around 20watts for Summer as my Lamm ML2.1 is just to warm for the weather. I wonder How hot are First Watt amps? cheers

luna02-20-2014 11:33pm

almarg Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,670 posts 02-21-2014 at 02:44pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The manuals for some or all of the First Watt models, which are available at the website, indicate power consumption in the list of specs. For example the SIT-2 (rated at 10 watts output per channel into 8 ohms) is indicated as consuming 200 watts. Since it is Class A, that power draw will be essentially constant regardless of the dynamics of the music. So that amp will generate approximately as much heat as two 100 watt incandescent light bulbs. Regards, -- Al
ebm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,311 posts 02-23-2014 at 04:34pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Hot Hot Hot!!
psag Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 518 posts 02-24-2014 at 05:05pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The F1 runs hot. After an hour of listening, I can keep my hand on the cover for a few seconds.
dave_72 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,399 posts 02-24-2014 at 06:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete caliente!
luna OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 235 posts 02-25-2014 at 05:10am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete WOW, that is not good for Summer use then!