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Joule - Electra: Just How Hot??

I'm considering Joule Electra mono blocs as a source of amplification. My fundamental question is not about the sonics rather this is a question for those that actually have J-E in their system: How much heat do they throw off and how do you manage--especially in the warm months of the year? Or is the heat issue not really a major problem? My room is 25 X 17 X 13 (LxW xH)with 4 air conditioning vents and 2 heat extraction ducts.
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gwng8
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Ok I see now. I had seen they were 9" high, I thought that was tubes and all. The bases underneath, are those part of the system, or extra?
gwng8
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^Thanks guys
gwng8
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I have a 16" space, so minus 9 or 10", it leaves me with 6-7". With the exception of a Prima Luna & Mcintosh dealer, I have no other tube dealers for quite a number of miles. I am basically buying blind. I had identified Joule Electra & Manley as 2 compaies I felt would do the job for me. I have basically moved on from Joule because of the heat, & only 1 year warranty. I'm still considering Manley (even with so-so customer service)& now VTL. Why.....98% rock music....speakers to be determined.
gwng8
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I realize this thread is a bit old, but it speaks to my question. I have a 3 tier audio rack & about all the space I could allocate to the amp would be about 16" (between the bottom & middle shelf)...is this enough space above these amps? The stand is open on all sides otherwise.
gwng8
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I was looking at either the VZN 80 or 100....but based on the comments above I'm looking elsewhere. Thanks for responses
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