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Changing to Quieter Fans in Behringer Amps?

Some of you may know that these cheapo pro audio amps are considered to be high powered, sleeper high end bargains by many audiophiles, particularly Magnepan users.

One drawback, however, is that the original fans are apparently noisy.

Can someone please provide a link or supplier to replace the stock fans with quieter ones?

Thank you,
cwlondon
smeyers
181 posts
 
Maybe the fan can be left connected but reduced in speed using a resistor or some form of rheostat? I think that even a small difference in fan speed can be a large difference in noise.
cwlondon OP
1,210 posts
 
Eldartford

Thank you and yes, I had also thought about simply disconnecting them. For the price, not such a big deal if the lifespan is shortened!

As discussed in another thread, I spent more on UPS and insurance to ship in my Levinson amp for repair.
elevick
2,636 posts
 
If I disconnected the fans on my QSC amps, the temp will rise and the amp will shut itself down regularly to cool down. To get around the fan, either add an external fan or a thermal control? You could buy a quieter/better fan but is it worth it?
eldartford
4,262 posts
 
The CarverPro ZR1600 amp is a digital type and generates very little heat. The fan is there so you can pump out 600 watts times two in pro applications. Disconnecting the fan in a linear amp is probably not a good idea.
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