Is it O.K. to keep...

Cuchulain
Cuchulain Posts: 66
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a receiver in the garage where it will be subject to low temps? I've been using my Yamaha RXV-671 in the garage this summer to play music while I'm working in there. With winter coming I'm concerned. It is not permanently heated in there but is insulated and will see temps. as low as -15 or -20 even. Will solder joints break with expansion and contraction that will come with the temperature swings? Thanks in advance.
AVR: Integra DTR-50.4
TV: LG 50PS70
DVD/CD/BR: OPPO BDP 93
MAINS: Polk RTiA7
CENTER: Polk CSiA6
Heights: Polk VS 625RT (in wall)
SURROUNDS: Polk TC60i (in ceiling)
REARS: Polk R1
SUB: Polk PSW 125
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,967
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    Not a good idea in my book.
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  • polk500
    polk500 Posts: 1,171
    Hello,

    I've had a garage rig for years and no problems at all.

    Cheers
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  • Cuchulain
    Cuchulain Posts: 66
    Thanks polk500.
    AVR: Integra DTR-50.4
    TV: LG 50PS70
    DVD/CD/BR: OPPO BDP 93
    MAINS: Polk RTiA7
    CENTER: Polk CSiA6
    Heights: Polk VS 625RT (in wall)
    SURROUNDS: Polk TC60i (in ceiling)
    REARS: Polk R1
    SUB: Polk PSW 125
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  • Cuchulain
    Cuchulain Posts: 66
    I brought it in too be safe. I'll just use a mini boom box when I'm out there. Thanks guys.
    AVR: Integra DTR-50.4
    TV: LG 50PS70
    DVD/CD/BR: OPPO BDP 93
    MAINS: Polk RTiA7
    CENTER: Polk CSiA6
    Heights: Polk VS 625RT (in wall)
    SURROUNDS: Polk TC60i (in ceiling)
    REARS: Polk R1
    SUB: Polk PSW 125
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  • voltz
    voltz Posts: 5,384
    if it gets to cold your talking about condensation problems. and after you bring it in from the cold don't use it right away let it warm up to room temp.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    polk500 wrote: »
    Hello,

    I've had a garage rig for years and no problems at all.

    Cheers

    Ditto.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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