recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat

tripg,

Class d is a cool running option,if you don't like the sound and some people don't then find a Solid state class a/b amp that you like.

Probably wouldn't want a tube amp for the heat issues that they can have also.

It would help us maybe give you a list a candidates if we knew,

Your budget
The rest of your system,primarily your speakers.
Room size
Sound levels
Types of music that you listen too.

Kenny.

tripg,

With the info you gave us of your present status and also you may be in the position to upgrade speakers later.

You probably could find a class d amp used that would not exceed your budget or another possibility is the new Schitt audio Vidar that sales for 700.00 and I have heard a little bit of feedback on it that it sounds pretty darn good,I haven't had a chance to listen to it.

Kenny.

tripg,

There is this class d stereo amp for sale on audiogon that you may want to look at it would have 200 watts a channel into 8 ohms and class d amps have great bass with tremendous slam.

Just a thought,

Kenny.