Reducing room TEMP. when using tube equipment.

Oh, summer in the city! Yesterday it was 102 in Chicago, and 119 in my upstairs loft that houses my tube-based system. Needless to say, I didn't turn the music on last night. Tonight, however, is another story entirely. 85 outside and 93 in the loft. The amps are fired up and I digging the Op. 2 Sonatas of L.V. Beethoven.

Considering the temperature at which tubes operate, I don't think they'll even notice the weather. I notice it, though. And 8 KT88's, 8 6922's, and 2 5687's (the really hot ones) probably make my room just a little bit hotter.

Small sacrifice for L.V.B.

I worry more about humidity than heat. I should probably get air conditioning..........

Cheers.

If you can afford it, split a/c systems are available without the neccesity for ductwork. A handfull of manufacturers out there with efficient units. Email if you need additional info.

A potential problem with portable air conditioners would be the noise. You might be throwing out the baby with the bathwater.

Invest in some long cabling and move the units outside? :)

Talk about the ultimate listening room. Outside. Of course, you're kind of screwed if it rains. Does away with side wall reflections, however.