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Cooling fan for tube amp?

I added the Iso-Acoustic footers under my tube amp and see that I have about 2" of clearance and wonder if I someone could suggest a small fan that I could mount on my open wood audio rack to dissipate the heat from the KT88 and 6SN7 tubes in the amp?   If this has been covered before, please point me to the proper links.  Thanks.  
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oldhvymec
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Sold by AC Infinity.  I just looked at them, few to choose from, nice looking and reasonable. Rack or stack. I have a class a, or two, that sure could benefit from this.. Thanks for the suggestions.

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oldhvymec
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But we live in a world where audiophiles set their system cooling thingamajigs to 77 degrees. I don't have AC, my whole house doesn't stay that cool in summer. My tube amp is just fine. Now me, I could use a fan!

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Think of in the Bay area. I've seen 15-20 days of over 100.  It gets real hot where I live and use to work. (Imperial Valley, Vegas, Bakersfield).

I  use a different amp in the summer. (3 month or so). Just too darn hot.

I can't take the AC, dries me out, too. Basement time. Then I have to put up with background noise. Fans, and blower vents..
Water coolers are the best. But NOT on my stereo gear...Sure help with static, buildup though..

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