heat

[ryanianmckinnon]

that seems like a good fan and its cheap to, i also have to get an adapter to plug it in right ? what kind of adapter would i need ?

[Glen B]

What kind of adapter would i need ?

12V DC, 300mA adapter.

[RGA]

I am concerned if this amp is hot enough that you have to move your hand away. You should not need a fan for amplifiers.

I would definitely ask your dealer about this because unless it is a Sugden or other pure class A amplifier it really should not get that hot. Rotel is made in China which is fine but some shops over there are eventually left to run by managers over there who will often "put on a show" for inspectors and then revert to doing things that might be considered shady - say using cheaper parts to increase their margins.

I saw this first hand with some western restaurant chains and the school I was teaching at. The school for example turned the multi-purpose room into a "Library" one week before the inspectors came. Yup there was a sign that said Library and they had some bookshelves in there. No actual books but hey. Inspectors saw the sign - ticked the box and there you go - a Library up to western standards. A week later it was all put back.

I have a Rotel 1082 myself but this is sometimes what happens and that heat is a concern IMO.