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How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get?

I am considering the Ayre EX-8 2.0 integrated amplifier and am concerned how hot the amplifier gets.  The amplifier will be placed in my Salamander Designs Wooden Cabinet (66"long, amp in middle cabinet), so heat is a concern.   The cabinet front doors will be closed, and the back is completely open (all panels removed).  I know the new 2.0 upgrade added new vents to remove the heat, but I am unclear how hot the unit gets.

There are no channel markings on the back of the amp for the left and right speaker connections and balanced inputs.   As you FACE the unit, is the left side for the left channel connections and the right side for the right channel connections?  

I called my retailer today for answers but they are closed on Mondays so I will call them on Tuesday.  To be honest, I prefer some real-world experience for how hot the unit gets.  I read a review who suggested Ayre’s Myrtle blocks to help cool the bottom of the amplifier.   Any other comments would be appreciated.  Thanks.  


hgeifman
hgeifman OP
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My Ayre retailer reports the additional vents on the Ayre EX-8 2.0 provide the heat to escape out of the top of the chassis and should work fine in my Salamander SYNERGY Model 237 cabinet.   He suggests 6” of clearance above the amp and  5” clearance on each side.  All back cabinet panels have been removed.  

My retailer said their demo Ayre EX-8 2.0 amp runs cooler as result of the additional vents.  I hope to audition the amp on Friday.  The list price for the 2.0 version is $6,450.  The unit includes 3 Ayre Myrtle wooden blocks to be placed under the amp.   This should help cool the bottom of the amp.  

My retailer also said that if a cooling fan was required, it could be placed behind the amp attached to the brackets on the cabinet.   He doubts a fan will be required.  


gdnrbob
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@OP, 
Pm'd you before I read this.

I'd say your dealer is giving you very conservative measurements, but, heck, why take chances?
Bob
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jafant
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deone

how do you pattern those Myrtle blocks?
Square or Triangle pattern ?

Happy Listening!
hgeifman OP
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@jafant, my retailer said two myrtle blocks in the back of the amp and one up front (triangle shape).  Myrtle are included in the package. 
deone
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I am doing two at the back and one in front.  I doubt it makes any difference in the sound but it likely helps with cooling and lifts my amp up so that its IR sensor peeks out through the opening on my cabinet door (it has horizontal slats) which lets me use the remote.
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