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Need Help! My Class A Amp Is Running Very Hot

Hi, currently I own a Luxman 590 Class A 30watts Integrated. After the unit running for more than half an hour if I put my hands on the top of the cabinet over or around the vents  it is burning hot , I even feel the heat on the sides of the cabinet, other than that the amp sounds good. Can anyone tell me if that’s normal or I should get it check out?
Thank you  in advance for your advice.
khmyjy
erik_squires
16,060 posts
 
At idle, the Watt meters are pretty accurate.

As I said above, it could be you have a signal you cannot hear, so it is important to try disconnecting the speakers. If you have an A/B switch that would work.

So would switching inputs to an unused input. 
Best,
Erik
erik_squires
16,060 posts
 
Oh!

Also, if you have a "separate" switch, use that, see if the power drops for any of these examples.

:)
Best,
Erik
khmyjy OP
14 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback 
I just did another reading from the Killawatt
Standby =1.1W
Idling power on with no input =318W
With input and music playing =326W
60Hz Volt 122

The back panel of the amp stated it is a 115 Volt /60Hz model


jperry
2,448 posts
 
Contact your dealer or Luxman.
erik_squires
16,060 posts
 
DID YOU TRY DISCONNECTING YOUR SPEAKERS??
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