Audio Research Ref 3 : heat and top space needed?

Does the ARC REF 3 generate a lot of heat?
Would it fit in a total of 9-inches top-to-bottom
w/o overheating? Thanks.

rgs9207-05-2008 12:04pm

duonri Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 11 posts 07-05-2008 at 05:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The REF 3 generates a lot of heat of its top. Space to the upper shelf depends on the temperature level you have regularly in the room, shelf material and kind of equipment ( tubes or SS ) you have on the upper shelf . 2" space to the upper shelf may not be good enough.
rgs92 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 974 posts 07-05-2008 at 10:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks again for all the help.
philjolet Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,306 posts 07-06-2008 at 12:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete you can buy a little fan to cool it off for about 30 dollars. Cheaper than a new rack...
usblues Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,217 posts 07-06-2008 at 04:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Yes,2" is pretty close....a fan would be nice as stated by Philojet.Hopefully you have options,good luck,Bob
rgs92 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 974 posts 07-06-2008 at 03:17pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks to all. Just to mention, the rack is free-standing, open on all 4 sides, if that makes any difference. Are those fans noisy? (My computer's is).