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recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat

I tried a Krell ksa 150 and while I liked the sound, it was like having a space heater in the room. I now have an Audio research vt100. It sounds fantastic, but it makes the room hot as well. Not as bad as the Krell, but it's still a drag in the summer.

I'm guessing I should just suck it up, but I'm curious what cooler running options there are that sound as good (or better)... suggestions?
tripg

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gdnrbob
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@tripg 
McCormack's have a very good sound at a very good price. SMc Audio will perform upgrades that will bring them to current standards, too.
The DNA-1 I owned didn't put out that much heat, either. It was warm, but not a space heater like my Atma amps-which I love to death.
What are your power needs/speaker? It would help in giving you a recommendation.
Bob
gdnrbob
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Your speakers are pretty efficient, so you could probably get away with lower powered amp, say 60-90 wpc, which should have enough headroom for demanding passages.
Perhaps an Ayre AX-7e? or a McCormack Micro Drive?
I am running a pair of Zu Omen Bookshelf speakers with both amp/integrated. The Ayre seems a little bit warmer than the McC, but has wonderful clarity.
B
gdnrbob
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@tripg 
The Ayre were a bit bass shy in their early iterations, but the more current models are not.
I would opt for a good sub, as your speakers aren't floorstanders, should you want full deep bass. 
A Vandersteen sub would allow you to use a lower power amp as it relieves it from the demands of bass frequencies. Plus, it would integrate seamlessly.
B
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