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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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mknowles16
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Is a portable floor standing a/c unit an option? They are effective, and not inordinately expensive.

Also, my upgraded Counterpoint SA-20 amplifier has only two tubes-runs relatively cool, and sounds great.

Other hybrid amps are available that have a tube sound without a large number of tubes.
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