Hi Michael,
Thanks for answering my question. It helps as I was a little concerned about the heat as well. My old amp I'd leave on all the time and it never got hot. I am in Central Texas so I also have the high heat and humidity although my music room does have AC. My room is warmer than the other rooms because it is next to the garage and faces West-so a lot of sun hits it most of the day.
How do you like your amp so far? The more I listen, the better it gets. I am happy with it-it just plays all of my sources with clarity and with a lively presentation. I wonder if the IDA 16 or the separates would be a step up? Maybe if I develop a second system elsewhere in the house, I can explore that option, but for now, I'm content with IDA 8 as my music room is not large (10x13x10), so it is the perfect size and wattage.
I hope you are enjoying Taiwan, I have heard that the Northern part of the island is beautiful.
Best regards,
Rob