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McCormack DNA-1 runs hot
I am not worried anymore after all these comments and really glad to have Steve's point of view. That's make me proud to be a DNA owner. Thanks Steve. Yes, great amp and I will keep it for years... 
McCormack DNA-1 runs hot
I've tried it with 3 different IC to the preamp and with 2 different speakers, same result. The heat/warm comes mostly from the sides, not really from the top. If the rule is to be able to keep your hands on it for more than 1 minute, so that shou... 
McCormack DNA-1 runs hot
I've tried it with 3 different IC to the preamp and with 2 different speakers, same result. The heat/warm comes mostly from the sides, not really from the top. If the rule is to be able to keep your hands on it for more than 1 minute, so that shou... 
2 Channel Amp for Monitor Audio RS6
Just got 2 McCormack (DNa .5 and DNA-1), both are excellent.McCormack and Odyssey, 2 among the best. 
McCormack DNA-1 runs hot
Thank you guys for your comments.I should have said warm instead of hot: I can keep my hands on it for a long period (was able to do it for 5 minutes even if it's not comfortable). According to SMc, that's normal, it is just heat coming off of it.... 
McCormack DNA-1 runs hot
I haven't checked the temperature, but I think it is more than 100 degrees F. Others amp that I used (eg: Odyssey Stratos) didn't run hot at all. I sent an email to McCormack about that and waiting for their comments. Hope this is not a big issue ... 
2 Channel Amp for Monitor Audio RS6
Odyssey Stratos is one of the best and Klaus who build them is a gentleman. 
Best amp for Magnepan MG-12
As a follow-up. I have the Acurus 250 with an Anthem PRE 1L. Excellent, except that at high volume, the Acurus get really hot. Will try this set up for the next days. 
Best amp for Magnepan MG-12
Thank you very much for your advices guys. Really appreciated it. I am still looking even if I just bought an Acurus A250. I will probably get a tube preamp with it and try it. For now, still using the Jolida. Not bad (giving the size of my room (...