Anyone out there can recommed names of some good quality, ultra quiet fans (small size of course to hide in the stereo cabinet) that I can use to keep my audiovideo gear cool? If you know a place to purchase from, that would be appreciated. Thanks.
I have found that any decent 3 inch 220 volt fan hooked up to 110 volts (it will run 1/2 speed) will push enough air and will be whisper quiet. Try any electronics or electric supply stores.
Try www.pcpowerandcooling.com 20db fans. You will need to go to Radio Shack and buy a AC to Dc convertor that can power as many fans as you need. The one I purchased cost 29.99 and runs 4 fans with no problem. The fans are 8.00 each shipping included. Simply plug in the converter and run the red wire from the fan to the red input on the convertor and do the same with the black wires. You will need to splice some wire to each side to make it the correct length for your installation.
I second Porschecab on the ELAN ZFan2, I have one on my Plinius amp and it really helps get the temperature down when it's running on Class A mode. I bought mine from a local store, Magnolia Hifi here in the Seattle area.
a Variac can be used to reduce AC input voltage & slow down most muffin fans to acceptable low-noise levels. Be sure to draw heat away from the component - don't blow cold air onto it.
Bob Bundas, What is the difference between blowing cold air onto the equipment and the cold air being drawn onto it by the harm air being drawn away? Any air being drawn away (heat as you say), has to be replaced by other air, which should be cold!
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