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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
au_lait
397 posts
 

No pain no GAIN

incorrigable
199 posts
 

Waste heat is inverse to device efficiency. I'm in a desert so none of my gear makes waste heat. I don't run the dryer in the summer. I bake outside in the barbecue. 

radiantdream
1 posts
 

They definitely run hot. If you leave an X350 on for 5-7 hours, it will noticeably warm up your living room. If AC noise kills your listening session, I'd seriously consider the summer heat factor before buying.

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zavato
1,483 posts
 

I have an X250.8 and yes it can run hot. if it is warm I turn on the ceiling fan. Done. 

willgolf
964 posts
 

I have a PL 350.8 with an XP 32 in an enclosed area similar to a fireplace.  I simply installed an Infinity AC fan to pull in cool air from the front and exhaust hot air out the rear.  It is thermostatically controlled so the fan only goes off when the temp reaches my set level and runs at 21 dB's

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