How hot is too hot?


When i leave my Parasound Hint 6 on overnight, it is hot to the touch (top grill), not warm, in the morning. There is nothing on the sides and 6 inch clearance on the top.I even tried switching the input to something nothing is connected to - like AUX or PHONO. Doesn't help. I have to turn it off now when i don't use it. No big deal, but it seems like something must be wrong to produce that much heat when not in use.

Is this normal? What part of the unit produces that much heat? What can i do?
epz

Showing 2 responses by geof3

Normal, but as stated, there is no reason to leave that on all the time. Just leave it in stand by while not using. Try hot! My Pass amps run at 50-53° Celsius when fully warmed up. Nothing to worry about. 
@epz- As others have mentioned, leave the main power switch on 24/7. That is what Parasound is referring to. Just put it in standby when not in use. That’s pretty standard practice for amps.