wakaz
Novice Member
Hi,
I've just upgraded my stereo integrated amplifier to a Rotel A14 MKII. I had been using a Rotel A10 previously.
Paired with Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 bookshelf speakers.
I am very happy with it, it sounds great via usb and my turntable.
It runs quite hot compared to my A10 which was very cool. It is not obstructed in any way and has plenty of breathing space. Holding my hand on the top of the unit it is very hot. Not so hot you can't keep your hand there but hot enough to be slightly uncomfortable. It does not shutdown during prolonged use. It is hot even if it is powered on and not receiveing a signal. Room temperature is around 20c.
The heat is mainly coming from the area near the two large blue/black round items in this picture.
I'm not across electronics, would those two items be expected to put out a lot of heat? Probably a silly question but I'm curious as the A10 was so cool and this A14 is so hot.
First post here too so hope the links I've provided don't break any rules.
Cheers
I've just upgraded my stereo integrated amplifier to a Rotel A14 MKII. I had been using a Rotel A10 previously.
Paired with Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 bookshelf speakers.
I am very happy with it, it sounds great via usb and my turntable.
It runs quite hot compared to my A10 which was very cool. It is not obstructed in any way and has plenty of breathing space. Holding my hand on the top of the unit it is very hot. Not so hot you can't keep your hand there but hot enough to be slightly uncomfortable. It does not shutdown during prolonged use. It is hot even if it is powered on and not receiveing a signal. Room temperature is around 20c.
The heat is mainly coming from the area near the two large blue/black round items in this picture.
I'm not across electronics, would those two items be expected to put out a lot of heat? Probably a silly question but I'm curious as the A10 was so cool and this A14 is so hot.
First post here too so hope the links I've provided don't break any rules.
Cheers