To Hot to Handle?


I have been contemplating the purchase of a tube amp. However, one of my concerns is the possible heat issues associated with running a tube amp (or mono blocs) with 12+ tubes during the summer in the Northeast. I do not have central air in my apartment.

Would it really be unbearable? I would appreciate comments from anyone with such experiences/solutions. Or, are there any 75+ watt tube amps in the under $2500 new/used category that don't run hot?

Thank you in advance,
mattybumpkin

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Gunbei,

I have all the warmth I need when Christy is around, and I mean a-ROUND (OO) if you know what I mean. Too bad she is out doing Tequila body shots with you most of the time.

The McCormack/Europa combo is excellent, no complaints at all. I have also been considering the Gold Revision to the amp, but have been bitten by the tube bug somewhat.

I have thought of the Rogues, 150's though. Well see what I do. Impression I am getting though is that tubes and no AC don't mix too well. Maybe upgrade the McCormack and get a small tube amp for winter, or get an inexpensive SS and a nice tube amp.

Regards,
Thank you everyone for your comments.

I think I am jumping into tubes!!! Heat be damned.

We'll see if I say the same thing come August.

Regards,

Matty
Well,

I have already done the dirty deeed. I bought a pair of AES Six Pacs tonight from Kevin at Upscale Audio, with the Jensen cap upgrade. While only 50 watts, they have a great amount of reserve I am told.

So, we will see what it is like to have a BBQ inside.

Marco, I think you have been too close to tubes for too long, you wing nut. You in the Northeast? If so, give me a yell, I will buy a couple rounds, nice cool beer to calm the senses.

Thank you all,
Just an update...

Rec'd my AES Six Pac's yeserday, have them set up and running.

Boy, break out the weenies, they a little bit warm to say the least. However it is workable, fan for the window, etc.

Thank you everyone for your opinion. Maybe I will invite you all to a BBQ over the amps....

Regards,