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Low-heat-output amp for Devore O/96

My Shindo amp/preamp combo sounds fantastic with these speakers, but during the sticky summer months here in N.C., my listening room gets uncomfortably warm, even with the central AC on. I've considered something like a First Watt JC2, but my understanding is these also put out lots of heat due to Class A operation. Any suggestions for a cool-running solid state amp that would sound good with the Devores?
128x128ladok
gsm18439
895 posts
 
I bought a Bakoon 12R as a back-up for my AncientAudio SET 300b. It sounds great with my ZuDef4s - albeit different from any tube SET that I have heard. Not sure how it would sound with your Devore O/96. Have you considered a different tube amplifier? One with less heat output? I live in Washington, DC, which is often very hot and humid in the summer; and I have not had a heat problem.
roberjerman
4,319 posts
 
How about the Rogue Audio Sphinx? This an integrated amp with a tube front end and a 100 watt class D output stage (so it should run cool!). Herb Reichert of Stereophile reviewed it and gave it two thumbs up!
jadedavid
76 posts
 
Valvet E2 is quite a stunning amp. Runs medium warm. 10Audio just did a review on it.
From the first notes, I knew it was a keeper. Toes were tapping and a big smile on my face.
Vs my 300B amps it has a better lower end foundation and great rhythmic drive while still maintaining a glorious midrange. 
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