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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. 

 

dman777
agbrace
56 posts
 

Running XA60.8 monos with KEF Reference 1 Meta. They get warm but not hot. I have them on Sound Anchors stands in the middle of the speakers completely out in the open so they get good ventilation. Love the sound quality and the company, the heat and electricity usage are worth it IMO. 

au_lait
397 posts
 

Big boy Aleph 1.2’s here. They get hot. Not a problem.

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rbyington711
80 posts
 

I had a used X250 and it was one of the best-sounding amps in my system and the reliability was off the charts Pass will stand behind what they sell no matter when they built it. As far as heat yes very warm and even in standby it pulls more electricity than two refrigerators a plasma TV… you get my drift. My wife said our utility bill dropped by $60 a month 

axeis1
320 posts
 

I think if heat bothers you maybe the Pass isn't for you?

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hartf36
231 posts
 

A few rude individuals hereno. 

Agreed.  I thought about responding, but after I checked my stash, I discovered I was fresh out of Troll Chow.

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