Seeking hot running amps

Parasound amps are known to run very hot. I read that of the older models a few years ago, so maybe they've cooled them a bit since then.

Still, no matter which amplifier, even tubes, you get, the most heat that you will get from the excess heat given off, it won't be more than the rated power of the amplifier, or about 400 watts for a high powered tube amp. Just get a space heater or turn on 4 100 watt bulbs!
Bob P.

plinius they run at 165 degrees they are biased at pure class a. plus they sound incredible

Ah yes, heat. Class A operation is the reason for heat. Fact is, if you want it to sound right, it has to be class A.

I've never understood why a person would spend thousands or 10s of thousands on a stereo and then compromise the whole thing (and the investment) because they were worried about heat.

A customer of ours in Guatemala runs one of our big amps and has no air conditioning. Instead, he has ductwork positioned in the corners of the room where the amps are, and has a fan at the other end of the ductwork, drawing the air out of the house. His room stays comfortable year round even if the amps are on all day (I know I was there), yet the room is quiet. Elegant solution.

Well, there is more than just "HEAT" when there is heat, there are tradeoffs, for every degree something runs hot, there is a reduction in reliability, as well, the heat comes from somewhere, it's energy, wasted energy, you wouldn't run your car full throttle all the time an use the brake to go 30 miles an hour, there are intelligent ways to use energy