Amps on top?

I have read that an amp should not be on your top shelf, but rather on the bottom

Is there anything to this? Assuming a well-isolated system throughout.
TIA

cantorgale05-08-2023 11:38pm

oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,468 posts 05-09-2023 at 01:08am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My Amp is on top. Tube amps need ventilation. If it was really heavy I would get an amp stand and put it on the floor.
oddiofyl Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,468 posts 05-09-2023 at 09:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I hit the lottery and bought a used BDI rack for $100. It is heavy gauge steel and Birch ply. It is strong. I have my tube amp on the top shelf , plenty of space around it. Preamp is below , with a shelf removed so it has plenty of space to breath too. DAC, tuner , streamer are all on separate shelves. Everything stays cool, as cool as tubes can be I guess