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Tube amps and heat

I have 2 systems in play. #1 PrimaLuna Dialogue amp with a Mytek Brooklyn DAC using Tidal. # 2 BelCanto Ref 600 Mono's same Mytek and Tidal.  I like the PrimaLuna slightly better. More separation and just the right amount of bass. The Bel Canto is very close but ever so slightly missing something, maybe in clarity separation. Since I live in AZ using the PrimaLuna with 14 tubes is difficult (HEAT). Question --- Is there am amp the will give me the sound of the PrimaLuna tube and not generate as much heat, something like a hybred. Or can I put in the BelCanto system a tube pre amp/hybred and get the tube benefit on that system as well. I've been using the PrimaLuna system during the winter, however we are starting to warm up here. 90+ this weekend and I'm afraid I'll have to shut down the PrimaLuna for 6 months or so. Suggestions anyone. BTW I just tried a Aesthetix Calypso Pre with the Bel's and didn't like the sound. I could live with it, but it's not what I'm looking for.
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Interesting thread. This subject...heat..is one that many a'philes should consider before purchasing the tube amp with multiple power tubes, IMO.
BTW, BAT is one of the worst offenders in this regard with their tube amps. ( Not saying their ss amps are). A good general rule is to look for an amp that is lower powered and has as few power tubes as possible. Fewer tubes= less heat. Plus, IME, the lower powered tube amp most time sounds a lot better than its higher powered brethren.
To the OP, depending on budget, I would suggest the new CAT JL5 Black Path amp...a superb peace that doesn't give off too much heat; or again if budget allows...a Jadis JA30Mk2, which is the amp i am currently using and it is magic.
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