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Low heat alternative to FIRSTWATT J2 ?

Any Gainclone or Class D or battery power alternatives available? I like the crazy good micro dynamics and rhythmic cohesion of the J2. My speakers are 93db full range. Also interested in AMP/DAC combinations like the devialet or NAD D7050 that meet the J2 performance (those 2 mentioned don't)
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aberyclark
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How hot does the J2 get?
aberyclark
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Thats not that hot imo. The way the op was looking for battery powered amps, I was thinking the J2 was burning down the house
aberyclark
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The J2 and F7 are the two I am considering.
aberyclark
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I would think as long as you have the amp on a simple floor amp stand you would be fine.  
aberyclark
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Uncola.....was it the fact that the heat became unbearable in the room or the fact you were worried about overheating the amp itself? I just can’t see how an amp can overheat the room with heat. 
aberyclark
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I know ventilation all around an amp is desired. If one has an open back and side rack space (like this https://www.audioadvisor.com/mobile/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVULRK&variation=EC&gclid=EAIaIQobC...)
would one be fine running the amp on the bottom shelf?  My audiophile room is in my large finished lower level that stays a constant 70 some degrees. 
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