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Amplifier Orientation?

I've got a pair of ARC VT100 MkIIIs and some space issues. One thing I thought about was welding up a rack to hold them vertically, and stashing them behind my front end equipment, which is sitting on a couple Solidsteel racks. Its not like there is any reason to actually see them... I can't intuitively believe there would be an issue with operating an amp in a different orientation--it might even improve airflow around the amp. Just thought I'd see if anyone had any wisdom on this grand plan before I embark on this scheme...
edesilva
edesilva OP
768 posts
 
Thanks all. Didn't seem intuitively like an issue, but I wondered, and the points you raise make more than a little sense. I didn't think about the effect on the upper circuit board, for example. I'd always seen base down tube configurations, but the ARC, as some noted, have the tubes positioned horizontally, so I wondered if orientation was a problem. That's why I figured I'd consult the experts.

Thanks again. Guess my floor will just be messy...
sean
6,231 posts
 
i was completely unaware that this amp ( or ANY for that matter ) ran the outputs horizontally. Hopefully, they've done their homework and this will not turn into a problem in the long run. Sean
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j_k
234 posts
 
Sean - ARC horizontal tubes have not been a long term problem for me (4 yrs)... but my amp has plenty of air space.
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