Normal for Herbert MK2 feel hot?

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I have a Herbert MK2 and it seems that the front and back grills get *very* warm and after playing a show (three 1 hour sets) even the top of the amp shell (wood and handle) are Very warm, even hot feeling. This normal for the Herbert? Amp sounds fine, no noticeable issues and power tubes are all glowing equally, no noticeable red plating, though I'll definitely take a closer look to make sure.

Just wondering if this is just how the Herbert is, hot, since it's got 6 power tubes and those giant transformers. Or if this is something I should look in to.
 
Pretty typical for big bottle amps. IIRC, it's something like 6.3v @ 1.5A or so for EL34s, x6 is equivalent to a 50w space heater just for the tubes.
 
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