Mike 350Z

I wired my new amp up today, basically an update of the same model that I bought 3 years ago and it's quite warm just after a short period of time. I'm using 8 gauge wire and all the settings are the same as before, both at the HU and amp. Would lowering the gain a bit and raising bass/vol/etc on the HU help at all? Also, do amps in general need "break-in" periods, like a new car does?

BTW, the amp i got is the Profile CA400

dragon084

i think you should just get something to cool the fan off.

i.e. liquid cooled or a fan built-on or inside a box with a fan

dragon084

i mean cool the amp off

Mike 350Z

Oh ill check that out. Should I play music and stuff at low levels for a while until it's broken in, or is that not necessary?

dragon084

i couldnt tell ya. My amps are regularly hot. I dont mean warm.

Them suckers are hot to the point wher you could burn yourself

if you touch the wrong part of it. I am under the impression

that its normal. If your concerned, get a liquid cooler.

viperkv

amps are not ment to be hot. heat is a electronic items worst enemie. keep it cool it might be trying to push to much. if your going to use it like that get a fan for it.