Why would you want an amp that runs hot? It is my understanding that heat is NOT an electronic boards friend! I would like my amp to run cool and efficient, not get warm enough to thaw frozen water!
Just a question why this could be a good thing???
I believe Steve is referring to using the amp output leads like you would with a welding machine to thaw a frozen pipe. Attach the stinger at one end of the pipe and the ground lead at the other end. The current passing through the pipe warms it and thaws the ice. With welding equipment, you're looking at high current and low voltage, 200 amperes @ six volts average. We used to do this at a sweatshop plant I worked in years ago when the water lines froze. I don't think any power amp made is capable of doing this.
I dunno if a DCM will spot weld. I know a Crown Macro will. That's been demonstrated. I dunno if a DCM would withstand Ben's torture bench. Carvin is factory sales only and doesn't sell through dealers. The DCMs will shut down and go into protect when a shorted load is detected. Even at full tilt, a shorted load doesn't damage the DCMs.
I understand that the DCMs have done well in amp shootouts when compared with like designs. I know that they've survived my own stupidity a time or two. The DCMs contain hair-trigger self-protection, yet will carry on when the AC supply sags below 100 volts. They'll dim the lights and keep on rocking.
We have had this happen. Did an outdoor wedding party some years ago where we were at the end of a 100 foot run of 14 AWG Harry Homeowner AC cord. They had the festoon lighting in the tent on the same circuit. It became a dance party with wooden dance floor and all. The bass thump dimmed the festoon lighting (and the frontend shut down) so we backed off the bass a bit and carried on. Once we found a workable medium, we were good.
Just for kicks I ran my system from a Variac at full tilt and turned the supply voltage down. At around 90 volts the frontend shut down (Pio CMX-5000) but the DCMs stayed powered up.
Yeah, I like to abuse things when I get 'em. If they'll withstand my abuse they'll withstand the rigors of the road. I need to know what their capabilities are before I take 'em out. If they can't keep their promises and perform under worst-case scenarios I don't want 'em in the rack.
And we have played in some pretty bad scenarios over the years, trust me on this.
Well... it ain't Peavey, Dynacord nor other but you can see that it's made right here in the USA. Class A/B Toroid power supply with big capacitors, 2500 watts RMS bridged @ 4 ohms. 2 ohms, 1250 watts RMS per channel stereo for $549.99. You can pay a lot more to get a little more amp.
I love these amps. Cooling fan exhaust is out the front so you can heat yer sammich or keep your coffee warm. When set on the bottom of the rack case it makes for keeping the tootsies toasty if you're in a cold environment.
I am not someone who can jump in here and give all the specs of why something I like is better, it is just my real world experience as a part-time DJ. All of you probably have many more years experience under your proverbial belts than I do! 
