Should a dac run hot??


Hello all

I just wanted to know should a dac feel warm or hot to the touch? Is this normal for a dac? please help me to understand. It is a Wadia 27 I have emailed Wadia but no response
Thanks
harnellt

Showing 1 response by audioengr

Depends on the voltages inside and whether it uses linear regulators for DC. The more voltage drop through a linear regulator, the hotter it gets. Most use linears. Also if the transistors or op-amps run class-A, this will generate heat too.

Steve N.
Empirical Audio