I had the exact same issue with my 590axii. Tried several different “in cabinet” configurations but could never get it right and the unit kept overheating and shutting down. Didn’t want to mess with fans so just moved it to the counter top. Worked fine there of course because it was in the open. It still ran very hot and for that and other reasons I traded for a Sugden Masterclass IA4. Like the sound better and it seems to run cooler even though it’s also Class A. Just IMO.
Luxman 590axii ventilation
Question for other class A owners out there. I’m keen on picking up a Luxman 590axii but my placement is limited to a cabinet shelf with an open back/front with about 1” of clearance above the amp. I can add some ventilation holes to the shelf above, but will be limited by a center channel speaker sitting on that shelf. Am I asking for trouble with a class a amp?
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AC Infinity has been mentioned, but with only 1" clearance you might need the MULTIFAN S2, QUIET USB COOLING BLOWER, 120MM. I was in a similar situation and the rubber feet can be removed to fit the space (gently extend the upper towers and at the same time pull on the feet). I've not experienced any issues with the feet removed and 100% of the air is pulled through the equipment vents. Two would be ideal. The CONTROLLER 2 has a sensor and controls the fan speed. Add the AC INFINITY, BLACK CONTROLLER STAND and it looks great. I went with the CONTROLLER 8 with four zones as I believe all equipment sounds best when kept as cool as possible. https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/component-usb-fans/multifan-s2-quiet-usb-cooling-blower... https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/cabinet-fan-systems/controller-2-intelligent-thermal-fa... https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/cabinet-fan-systems/controller-8-intelligent-thermal-fa... https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/cabinet-fan-systems/ac-infinity-black-controller-stand/ |
Have a look at the placement of my L-590AXII. Previously there was a component sitting on top of the Luxman. It was removed from the rack several months ago. https://i.postimg.cc/j2Xm0v0N/IMG-20210920-101955.jpg |
I can tell you 1" is asking for trouble as I own one. My rack is open on all sides and I used to have about 2 to 3 inches clearance above the amp and it still occasionally went into shut down mode about 3 times in a year. I have now removed the component on the upper shelf that was previously sitting above the Luxman. Everything is good now and the amp works flawlessly without shutting down by itself. By the way, the L-590AXII is a great sounding Class A amp, a very high quality integrated at its price point which is capable of stellar sound quality when properly optimized with equally high quality speakers, ancillary equipment, accessories and cabling. Enjoy ~ |
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