Ken, I know you asked Randy, but I'm gonna answer anyway!

MIne amp runs warm. You can comfortably put your hand on top. I've run it hard watching movies. Used to have it hooked up in my HT and it never got boiling or anything.

I should note that mine is just a Khartago stereo amp and not a Stratos in a Khartago case. May make a difference. The Khartagos vent from the top while the regular Stratos have the vents on the side.

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