I've never owned a tube amp, although I'll likely make the plunge eventually. However, I've owned a Plinius SA 102 amp (140 WPC in class A) for approx. 14 months, and have never had any problems with it heating up my 15' x 20' x 7' room. Yes, the amp runs hot to the touch, and I give it plenty of room to breath, but I'd be surprised if my room temperature even goes up 1/2 degree when I'm running it in class A.
Tubes to solid state for amplifier path...
If the Summers get too hot for your main tube rigs, what is your relief for those humid hot days when you want tunes? Do you have a solid state cool alternative?
Would Class A be 'out of one frying pan and into another' in terms of heat generation during extended listening periods?
I have not owned a class A solid state before. Nor have I spent any significant amount of time in front of one.
Any suggestions/thoughts?
Would Class A be 'out of one frying pan and into another' in terms of heat generation during extended listening periods?
I have not owned a class A solid state before. Nor have I spent any significant amount of time in front of one.
Any suggestions/thoughts?