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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
kennyc
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@dman777 It sounded way to tame and boring for me. 

Perhaps Gryphon Audio?

devinplombier
1,650 posts
 

OP starts a thread about Pass Labs monoblocks, which he later finds "way too tame and boring", because he’s really a closeted class D guy. Betcha he’s gonna end up with a pair of little GaNFETs on top of which his cats will love to curl. Which is totally fine! No judging! But, there’s no need to pretend, is there? Audiophile, know thyself!

studio1
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Add one more to the "not to hot to tolerate" category!  My Pass Labs sounds so great - i don't even think about heat.  Now, I assume you are in an air conditioned home enjoying the music.

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