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Adcom 555 Mk 2 Questions
To clarify, it's definitely not ice cold like Kencrouch reported, but so far it's warm rather then hot. I'm also running it on top of a cabinet rather then inside as i normally do (though inside is very well ventilated.). 
Adcom 555 Mk 2 Questions
FYI, it turned out the amp was bad. Hissing kept getting louder, then it died.The person who I got it from had another. So far this one is running much cooler, with no audible hiss. I'm still not thrilled with the sound (though it may need to brea... 
Adcom 555 Mk 2 Questions
Ironically after writing the above, I just noticed that I did leave it all night & all day today. No fire, but it's REALLY hot. 
Adcom 555 Mk 2 Questions
Abstainer, did you leave them on 24/7 (which I'd like to do)? I assume if so, you experienced no fire hazards...The potentiasl for a fire hazard is my biggest concern. Sound quality is sadly somewhat secondary as I'm really broke right now & I... 
Adcom 555 Mk 2 Questions
Adcom emailed me back. They say the heat is likely a bias adjustment issue & the differing levels of hiss could be of concern. The person I got it from has 2 more, so I may try another, but I'm also not real thrilled with the sound. I didn't t... 
Adcom 555 Mk 2 Questions
To add, just idling, this amp is REALLY HOT. I'm concerned about fire potential if I leave it on 24/7. Again, any educated comments would be really appreciated. Other then their power conditioner, I'm new to Adcom.