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Luxman 590axii ventilation

Question for other class A owners out there. I’m keen on picking up a Luxman 590axii but my placement is limited to a cabinet shelf with an open back/front with about 1” of clearance above the amp. I can add some ventilation holes to the shelf above, but will be limited by a center channel speaker sitting on that shelf. Am I asking for trouble with a class a amp?

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I had a Luxman 590axii with a 3 inch clearance above it. It would get so hot that you could feel the heat just by touching the top of
the shelf above the amp. IMO, you need at least 4 inches if not more above the top plate.

Having said that, the 590 axii is worth the hassle. The best SS amp I ever owned. 
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