[clnconcpts]

I built a unit in our house to fit our dog cage and some audio equipment. Now, we have downsize our house and I'm going to still use the equipment that was used in our dedicated theater room ,but this unit wasn't really designed the fit this equipment. With amplifier on bottom then shelf for pre amp with another shelf for panamax unit ,all won't fit .

wondering which would create less heat issues . Stacking preamp on amplifier or Would it be better to stack panamax on top of preamp ?

Reason for this is so my Roku unit and DVD player and laser disc player can fit on other side

 

[eriksells916]

@clnconcpts I doubt any of those vent out of the bottom, but I would still not stack anything since they all vent from the top and sides. If you have to stack then maybe you can separate them with 1 or 2 of these in between?

This one is rear exhaust the other is front exhaust. https://www.amazon.com/AC-Infinity-Rear-Exhaust-Receivers-Components/dp/B01LW1Q429/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=aircom+t8&qid=1566316074&s=gateway&sr=8-1

maybe someone here can comment on whether or not these can hold a 40lb amp on top of them?

 

[Muphasta]

when I have to stack components on top of my AVR, I use hockey pucks as spacers under the feet of the stacked component. In the 20+ years I've been doing this, I've never had an issue.

 

[clnconcpts]

Thanks for your responses,unfortunately neither is an option. I'm trying to gain space to fit all 3 units on one side . Using either one of those suggestion s would be the same as keeping shelf in . I can drill cutouts in rear and use fans to pull heat out

 

[clnconcpts]

Readjusting the configuration and rotating a shelf bracket upside down , I can get all 3 in the one side . Just not how I wanted it to look , but it will work . Now, can I buy fans that I can mount onto cabinet to exhaust the heat out ? Is it possible to have fans turn on and off with unit ?

 

[smithsabom]

Readjusting the configuration and rotating a shelf bracket upside down , I can get all 3 in the one side . Just not how I wanted it to look , but it will work . Now, can I buy fans that I can mount onto cabinet to exhaust the heat out ? Is it possible to have fans turn on and off with unit ?

you can find a "smart power strip" that switches on w a 12v trigger signal. something like this: https://www.boekelsci.com/osbtm-iot...KoHivQ-CdGla5W0NPQ-8sBHJ_yUvlayhoC12MQAvD_BwE

 

[Jawaburger]

You can find a lot of fans that turn on and off with specific temperature ranges, that way they won't be on when everything is off and cool in the cabinet, and will turn on when it starts getting warm.

 

[Stanton]

I have always placed my AVR on the top shelf...where I have drilled (large) holes for ventilation (heat rises). It may look good, but without proper ventilation you are looking for trouble (enclosed back, additional vents/holes, etc.). Barring that, it may be time for a re-design.

 

[M Code]

Pretty simple...
Virtually all CE brands of AVRs & amplifiers recommend 4-5" free-air clearance for the L/R sides and top cover. Just a 10% increase in the average temperature can decrease the components' reliability by 40%..
If that's not possible, try to increase free-air clearance as much as possible and consider adding some type of thermal forced-air system...


Just my $0.02...

 

[clnconcpts]

I have cut out the back of the unit behind the amplifier to help with air. Next step will be to install fans on the top to help exhaust the heat and create air flow. Just have to find the right ones

 

[M Code]

I have cut out the back of the unit behind the amplifier to help with air. Next step will be to install fans on the top to help exhaust the heat and create air flow. Just have to find the right ones

IMHO...
In our AV install biz we do not like these forced air fan thermal solutions...
In a quiet listening room, frequently the fans and their air turbulence is audible...
But if the system's audio output is loud enough often the fan noise will be covered.

Just my $0.02...

 

[clnconcpts]

Makes sense. Just came across this website and seems promising. But you are right that the noise could be noticable. What suggestion s do you have to help with air flow?


https://www.acinfinity.com/quiet-cabinet-fans/