Pass Labs Amps - Does the heat bother you?

@dwest1023 Wrote:

My pass 250 integrated get warm in my small listening room.

@dman777 Wrote:

I am very intrigued by pass amplifiers (NOT the intergateds).

Mike

A few rude individuals here. I think the question is valid, as I have owned, and still do, some very hot running class A amps. My response: it depends.

I have a XA 25 in a 325 sqft room, N SoCal, not an issue. Even consider buying a second one for dual mono set-up.

As has been rightly said, go for the sound that pleases you. That's what counts, not a few degrees here or there.

As has been wrongly said, leaving solid state electronics on at all times does not shorten their lifespan. It's more complex than just a black and white answer, but all things considered it's more a good thing for them to be on at all times than the opposite.

I have a Pass Aleph 5, an older Pass class A amp and it does run hot. Pros and cons are it sounds excellent once up to operating temperature but the cons are that it takes a good hour on to sound it’s best. I’m a New England’s do in the cooler months it’s not a problem but in Summer it can get a bit toasty in my listening room . You just have to decide if the heat is worth the trouble for the sound you may love.