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Parasound Zamp v.3 Runs Too Hot

I have a Peachtree Audio iDecco (for sale), running a Parasound Zamp V.3, to Totem Acoustics Arro floorstanders, and I usually play music loud because the system is in my upstairs bedroom. The other day when running my system loud for about a half hour, the amp shut off automatically and the display indicated "Hi-Temp". The speakers are 6 ohms and the amp will run 60 amps into them, so with that said, is there a better budget amp that will run my speakers loudly for a sustained amount of time without running too hot? Is it a matter of 6 Ohms drawing too much current for most amps?

Please give some advice/recommendations for a budget setup.

Thank you.
regafan_1972
jl35
2,244 posts
 
If you like the sound, Parasound makes many higher power amps at many price points
runnin
397 posts
 
Yes of course its going to run hot. You need a more substantial amp, or else sell the Totems.
ddd1
153 posts
 
Or use a class d amp which will run pretty much cold even into low impedances, such as Crown XLS 1500/2000/2500. Ugly but cheap and sound good.

http://www.crownaudio.com/en-US/product_families/xls-drivecore
regafan_1972 OP
22 posts
 
Thanks for the feedback! I think my budget would be maximum $700-900 used. I have heard that the Totems are harder to drive. With that said, what is a more efficient, 8 ohm speaker that the Parasound I have would not struggle driving? Or is there another "audiophile" quality amp people would recommend for my existing setup?

Thank you, please opine.
jl35
2,244 posts
 
Tha Parasound A23 sells used for $500-$600 and has lots more power - and is a much better sounding amp.
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