Last August I sold my old-trusty HK AVR520 and I don't recall that one running hot at all, warm but not hot. When I upgraded my AVR I had Denon, Yahama, HK and Pioneer in mind... I ended
up with the Pionner SC-07. Can't go wrong with the Elite line
from Pioneer.

"And if ya' let me cool you one time, you'll be my regular stop" -DLR