I have not pushed the 1050 yet, that happens this weekend. The most I have done is had it running at low volume for about 3 hours. What I have noticed is the unit gets pretty darn warm.

I have the 1050 in an Entertainment center on the top shelf. Their is 2-2.5" of clearance on the top. The front has a glass door, which I have been leaving open when I am watching TV/listening to the 1050. I cut out the back of the Ent. Center about 12" x 6" directly behind the 1050.

I have a 5" very quiet fan I can always connect at the bottom of the cabinet and blow in, then the hot air will be forced out, so long as I left the glass door closed. But is this necessary? I would need to get an X10 switch to turn the fan on everytime the 1050 was on, not a big deal I guess. I would then connect the lights with X-10 also. lol

I just want to know if the 1050 runs hot normally or if mine is running warm because it is in a cabinet.

Thanks.

Larry