Pass Labs Amps - Does the heat bother you?
I am very intrigued by pass amplifiers (NOT the intergateds). I have heard many good things about them. However, I also have heard from many people that they get really hot. I am interested in the stereo amps.... like the X350.
Curious, if you own one or used to own one... how do/did you deal with the heat? I wouldn’t want it heating up my living room where the AC runs more (which kills my music enjoyment session).
Also, I usually leave my amp on from 5:00 pm till I go to bed (anywhere from 9:00 pm to 12 am). Not sure how that would come into play if a pass labs would be a good fit for me.
I would NEVER buy or keep an amp that required an hour to sound ’best’. Maybe OP should start a new conversation: "Powerful Amp that only needs a SHORT WARM UP". "LESS HEAT" Also Desired" I try to get the title to be clear about the objective, so when seen in a list it clarifies things. That makes ecological sense while reducing his problem I don't care how much you can afford it, "Teach the Children Well" |
Case in point: https://liquidaudio.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Plinius_Model_10_monoblock.pdf The top paragraph of page 2 is directly relevant to this conversation. |
2 days and 45 posts and nothing from the OP, yet here we are... So...I'm curious why would anyone leave an amp running constantly (unless it was recommended explicitly in the IFU)? Also why not add a fan? T+A advised no fan needed if proper clearance was provided but no reason not to help the amp run a little cooler. |
