Amplifier Orientation?


I've got a pair of ARC VT100 MkIIIs and some space issues. One thing I thought about was welding up a rack to hold them vertically, and stashing them behind my front end equipment, which is sitting on a couple Solidsteel racks. Its not like there is any reason to actually see them... I can't intuitively believe there would be an issue with operating an amp in a different orientation--it might even improve airflow around the amp. Just thought I'd see if anyone had any wisdom on this grand plan before I embark on this scheme...
edesilva

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Thanks all. Didn't seem intuitively like an issue, but I wondered, and the points you raise make more than a little sense. I didn't think about the effect on the upper circuit board, for example. I'd always seen base down tube configurations, but the ARC, as some noted, have the tubes positioned horizontally, so I wondered if orientation was a problem. That's why I figured I'd consult the experts.

Thanks again. Guess my floor will just be messy...