recommendations for amplifiers that don't emit tons of heat


I tried a Krell ksa 150 and while I liked the sound, it was like having a space heater in the room. I now have an Audio research vt100. It sounds fantastic, but it makes the room hot as well. Not as bad as the Krell, but it's still a drag in the summer.

I'm guessing I should just suck it up, but I'm curious what cooler running options there are that sound as good (or better)... suggestions?
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Showing 1 response by lowrollinghills

I also run 2 linn 4200 amps into a pair of Pioneer S-2EX (TAD) speakers.
Depending on how your speakers are wired, biamping ( sending the 
signal twice, once to the tweeter and the other to the bass) will allow 
more power to reach the bass drivers.  The Linn amps have an amazing
ability to render the musical sound stage.  I've compared them to Bel Canto 500s and was disappointed by the BC 500's lack of
dynamics and flat soundstage,
so all digital amps are not the same.  I also use a pair 
of Linn 5105 in a bedroom about the same size as your current room
and the Linn sound staging, bass, and speed are also there,
The Linn 5105 is an affordable stereo amp you might want to look at.
The Linn amps have signal sensing so they will power up or down seamlessly. I guess I'm a linnie when it comes to their amps.