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Need Help! My Class A Amp Is Running Very Hot

Hi, currently I own a Luxman 590 Class A 30watts Integrated. After the unit running for more than half an hour if I put my hands on the top of the cabinet over or around the vents  it is burning hot , I even feel the heat on the sides of the cabinet, other than that the amp sounds good. Can anyone tell me if that’s normal or I should get it check out?
Thank you  in advance for your advice.
khmyjy

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wspohn
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I have four Class A amps. I run two of them bridged in one system and each one is over 100 pounds of radiating fury.  That system is not one I listen to frequently during a hot summer - they would drive you out of the room in a bit of time.  Great in winter, though.

I doubt that you have anything to be concerned about - that is just the way Class A normally works.
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