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Kevin McMurtrie
August 12th 03, 05:16 AM
In article >,
"Wojtas G." > wrote:

>I'm going to buy a new shelf unit for my audio set and I'm not sure that
>this one will ensure proper cooling conditions for my amplifier.
>The max spacing between the top of the ampifier and the shelf above will be
>about 1,5 cm (0,6"). The rear and both sides of the shelf unit are open so
>the amplifier will have a lot of space around itself. The amplifier's power
>is 6x75W RMS and the nominal power is 290W.
>
>Will these conditions be good enough to ensure proper air circulation and
>cooling of my amplifier?
>
>Rgrds,
>Wojtas
>

Probably not unless your amp has forced air cooling. You can add a
small fan to the cabinet and plug it in to the switched outlet on the
amp.