I just checked the CPU temp of my Raspberry Pi music server. It’s at 58 C. My Dell laptop, which I’m using to type this response, is running at 52 C. For computer electronics you typically don’t have anything to worry about until the temp goes over 85 C, and even then there is some headroom left. That should also apply to other solid state electronics. (Tubes are a different story...)
How hot is too hot?
I am running a Gryphon Diablo 300 to drive a pair of Magico A3. My room size is around 3m*4.5M. I usually listen at around the 80db level, mainly to jazz and classical music.
My room temperature is almost always kept at 26 degrees Celsius in the summer. After operating after an hour or so, the heat sinks of the 300 often gets up to 50 degrees with the top cover at 38 degrees. My dealer told me these temperatures are normal but I feel this is hot (too hot?).
I should also add that the amp is placed on the top of a flat open shelf so there is no question on ventilation.
Any experience by other Diablo 300 users to share?
TIA!