The 400A is a Class A amp, so yeah, it runs hot and should.
I have a pair of Class A mono amps that run really hot and sound better the hotter they get.
IMHO, you should always leave Class A amps on 24/7. That provides the thermal stabilization that they require to work and sound best. Only turn them off, if you're going to be gone for an extended period of time.
I've owned several different Class A amps and they have all behaved the best when left on all the time. My favorite amps are Class A, just a personal preference, but they sound the best to me.
I have a pair of Class A mono amps that run really hot and sound better the hotter they get.
IMHO, you should always leave Class A amps on 24/7. That provides the thermal stabilization that they require to work and sound best. Only turn them off, if you're going to be gone for an extended period of time.
I've owned several different Class A amps and they have all behaved the best when left on all the time. My favorite amps are Class A, just a personal preference, but they sound the best to me.