cooling my Krell monoblocks

My 400Xi runs hot...even toasty in standby, but that is why is sits at the top of the rack, nothing hinders it.

I have had mono blocks that have run much hotter, but they like that tropical heat level, that's the way they were designed.

Besides...where am I going to put my cat?

All electronic lifetimes is lowered by heat.

The only thing I know of that really likes heat, is indeed, the Cat.

I had one sponteniously combust on me after it lay in front of a fireplace for a couple hours.

After having lived with Atmasphere MA-1s for a long time, I can sympathize with those of you who keep amps that require you to adjust your life in negative ways to live with them. (I used to spend time with women like that too.)

After many years, though, I did myself a favor and replaced them (the MA-1s, that is) with two Sunfire 600s (used) and hooked them up with Marigo Ultra 5 power cords. They generate no heat, I can leave them on all the time, and the sound is far superior.

So, my advice is to get rid of your life-impairing amps and find something else. You can do better, and you can live a happier, more normal life without them.

Loosening the fin bolts a "smigeon" is an interesting thought - can't hurt to give that a try. Collectively you have convinced me that a cooling fan is NOT a good idea. These are Krell fpb 350's that I really like - a while ago I let a pair of fpb 250's go and seriously regret it - they didn't click!! At least I now know that I'm not the only one suffering with clicks disease.

Thanks to each of you!