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Cool running amplifier

I'm looking for an amplifier to drive Totem Sttafs in my main great room. It will be housed inside a cabinet - ample air around it and ventilation from the back, but since I want to leave it on 24/7 I want one that idles cool.

budget is <$700 for a used power amp or integrated. I have in mind a musical fidelity a3.x, or ps audio hca. Do these fit the bill? Any others that I should look for?  

Thanks!

bdgregory
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sfseay
496 posts
 
“You can try a Current Sensing Auto On/Off Outlet instead, plug the TV to ’Tools outlet’ and plug the amplifier to ’Vacuum/Accessory outlet’. , The amplifier will automatically turn on when you turn on the TV and amplifier will automatically turn off 7 seconds later after the TV is off. 

https://www.amazon.com/Automatic-Etoolcity-Technology-Overload-Eliminating/dp/B07YK9VBQK/ref=pd_cp_6...”

If you are using a separate pre amp with your amp this is a bad idea.

To avoid potential speaker damaging loud pops remember - 
Turn amp on last. Turn amp off first.

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imhififan
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@sfseay
I believe OP’s preamp is on 24/7 and I think he has to try those outlet to be sure.

bdgregory OP
1,716 posts
 
Yes, my preamp will remain on 24/7.  I received the switch yesterday and will try it out today. If I get any unnerving power on sounds I'll abandon the idea. 

I still ill have a search on for a good class d amp or other suitable class ab amp.

thanks again . . . 

big_greg
6,670 posts
 
You should be able to find a used Wyred 4 Sound amp in your price range.  They run cool and you can leave it on all the time.
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