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?

thanks!

t
trentgordon

Showing 1 response by hgeifman

@trentgordon, The Luxman 590 axii is a class A amplifier and get hot (hot and not warm).   This means the amplifier needs ventilation and should not be placed in closed cabinet.   I suggest at least 6" (maybe more ?) of clearance on all the sides and the top.   As noted above, a small USB fan could be used.  It is better to be safe than sorry.

The Luxman 590 axii amplifier is an excellent sounding amplifier so maybe you should consider a new cabinet that provide more space  around this amp.  Just a thought!

If you are unable to properly ventilate this amplifier, maybe you should consider the Luxman class A/B 509 amplifier.