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  1. PTS
    PTS
    I had this issue with my Class A Pioneer M22. I found that putting the amp(s) in an audio rack with thick wooden shelves actually absorbs and holds a fair amount of the heat, that then doesn't permeate the room.
    Apr 9, 2022
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  2. Merrick
    Merrick
    Same issue with Ragnarok 1. My home office has limited airflow and no A/C, so it got rough.
    Apr 10, 2022
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  3. Armaegis
    Armaegis
    @PTS technically you can't reduce how much heat comes out, merely the rate at which it does. On the downside that means the M22 will run hotter. Probably not enough to put you into the danger zone though.
    Apr 10, 2022
  4. Kernel Kurtz
    Kernel Kurtz
    Same deal with two Vidars. I got my first headphone rig primarily for those hot summer days that the central AC just can't cope with the 2 channel.
    Apr 10, 2022
  5. PTS
    PTS
    @Armaegis Technically you can reduce the heat by rebiasing Class A to run cooler, but it probably wouldn't sound as good. The wood absorption method seems to make a big difference though. Less airflow, true, but these amps are build like tanks.
    Apr 10, 2022