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Drill holes in rack shelf to keep amp cool?

I have my first seperates system going and it sounds great but the amp gets awful warm. I was thinking about drilling some holes in the shelf it sits on right under the heat sink to get a little more air flow.

The amp is on the bottom shelf which is only a couple of inches above the floor but I figure it would help a little.

Anyone tried this?

Mark
mhedges
jdoris
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Looking at the picture of your rack, I'm doubting drilling holes below would make a significant difference. As has been noted, heat rises, and you've already got a lot of breathing room around the amp. Do you have reason to think it is running *too* warm, as opposed to just warm? John
mhedges OP
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John-

You make a good point. I haven't really cranked the amp yet so I don't know how hot it could get, but for average listening volumes it is only slightly warmer than my surround reciever.

I am probably being a little paranoid. Its just that I have read that these amps do sometimes overheat and I want it to last a long time.

Mark
cdc
1,838 posts
 
I replaced my solid wood back panel with an open plastic mesh screen. Even "cool running" stuff builds up heat in the summer.
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vernneal
438 posts
 
Your amp is junk buy a new one
sonycdman09
11 posts
 
Hello, just sell your power amp and PRE amp to me!
I'll fix this problem!
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