OK to operate amp on its side??
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Ern Dog
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I just spent all my $$$ on a used B&K ST-202 amp and now my problem is where to put it. Of course I'll need to buy an audio rack, but until then- is it ok to use it placed on it's side? Anybody try this before or is it a bad idea? It will arrive on Friday.:D
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I did it before and was told it was a bad idea, because the heat can`t escape through the venting holes correctlyCary SLP-98L F1 DC Pre Amp (Jag Blue)
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beardog03 wrote:I did it before and was told it was a bad idea, because the heat can`t escape through the venting holes correctly
Bingo!Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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I didn't know there was a correct way for heat to escape through the venting holes? As long as there is proper ventilation, I wouldn't think it would be a problem.
Mike -
As long as there is proper ventilation, I wouldn't think it would be a problem.
That's the point isn't it!?! Heat escapes by convection. If the amp is on it's side where is the air flow going to come from?Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
President of Club Polk -
****- I'll have to re-think things. -
F1nut wrote:That's the point isn't it!?! Heat escapes by convection. If the amp is on it's side where is the air flow going to come from?
Artificially. He could use fans, but I still would never recommend mounting an amp on it's side.
Mike -
Or use a separate amp stand ...
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^^ Good idea, that too!!
