Robert Morein
August 12th 03, 12:48 PM
"Wojtas G." > wrote in message
...
> 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?
>
One of the biggest mistakes people make is to assume that there is a "safe"
temperature.
The single most important determinant of power on life is temeperature.
It is an inverse, high power law relationship.
Solution: Never put a power amplifier in an enclosed space.
...
> 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?
>
One of the biggest mistakes people make is to assume that there is a "safe"
temperature.
The single most important determinant of power on life is temeperature.
It is an inverse, high power law relationship.
Solution: Never put a power amplifier in an enclosed space.