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Selling off Tubes for Solid State, A Cooler Love Story?

I've always sought out Primaluna gear as my end all be all gear. I started with an integrated, then went to separates and have been very, very happy. What has given me such good sound, is also causing the room temperature to be somewhat annoying. Being in a little shoe box room of 10x15, I've had to result to opening a window, which is becoming tiresome. 

The heat from just the KT88's is causing me to considering going solid state, which will be in preparation for the Summer in my tiny upstairs room. I'd like to possibly get a second amp for the summer months, but am not sure where to start with solid state amps. Do I pick up a BHK? Do I go all in on a used Ypsilon or Dartzeel? What did you look for in a solid state amp and where should I look? I BHK I could test drive at home, but a used Ypsilon I wouldn't able able to try and would just have to pull the trigger. Any advice or guidance is appreciated. 

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jperry
2,432 posts
 

You should consider this amp if you are looking for a cool running powerful amp.

https://www.starkesound.com/detail.html?id=47&name=AD4.320

buddyboy1
106 posts
 

The Vincent Audio 237 integrated is a hybrid...tube front end and SS amp....very sweet and under 3K.   I own Belles Aria 70 W integ. and love the smoooooooooth sound...no edges.

mikem
260 posts
 

I had a pair of VK75SE monos in a big room and it put out lots of heat. Same for the 845 amp I used to own.. 

The Pass XA25 get fairly warm to touch but Doesn’t heat up the room.. Same for my FW SIT3 amp. 

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oddiofyl
3,479 posts
 

Those early Pass Aleph got so hot the black anodizing turns purple..... really good Class A designs run pretty hot and use as much idle current as a tube amp

gruvejet
10 posts
 

I don’t have a lot of experience w many amps/gear, but I’m running a Krell Duo 300 XD class A 300 wpc. The unit stays cool the entire time at high DB levels pushing my Forte’s. The unit does have fans in the back, which I’m sure is frowned upon, but I can’t even hear them when the room is completely silent and I’m right near the amp. They also have an app to check the heat of the amp. Not really sure why they offered that for consumers. 
 

As another option, I’m selling a pair of Jeff Rowland class D monoblocks (250 wpc). Zero heat and amazing build and look. Something like that would work perfect. 

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