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Oh Tim just one more thing, if your amp is getting hot enough to shut down there is definitely a problem somewhere that a fan isn't going to fix or help at all. It's warning you by shutting down that is a safety feature, one of these times it will shut down permanently at least until it takes a little vacation to the repair shop.

I appreciate the input. I gotta admit, I'm not very technically knowledgeable of my equipment. Maybe someone can look at these and give me some advice?

Ok. I'm currently running:

SWR Workingman's 4004 amp http://www.adirondackguitar.com/electric%20bass%20group/SWR/SWR%20Workingman%27s%204004.htm

DBX 166 compressor

SWR 115T cabinet http://www.zzounds.com/item--SWRWORK115T?trk=smx

Gallien-Krueger Backline 410BLX cabinet - http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/search/detail/base_pid/601050/sourceid=qIbAQZIQ4BlEAd-bm2Pi/befree_site_id=0031447963

I just purchased a Gallien-Krueger 400RB III amp head - http://www.grandmas.com/ItemGK400RBIII.html

A Crown DC300A would be my choice of the ones recommended. It has a dampening factor of greater than 1000, great for punch. Also if my memory serves me right it actually ends up with more than 600 watts when strapped into mono operation. It is a great work horse with a good number of output devices and a massive power supply.

Tim, I use the same amp as you just bought, except mine is rackmountable. Might want to try it alone to see how you like it! It kicks it, especially running at 4 ohms!