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!

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trentgordon

Showing 3 responses by pedroeb

I have to agree 1" is asking for trouble; if you don't find a way to increase circulation.

Adding suitable fans is like having it out in the open. Can be even better when the operating temperature is reduced.
AC Infinity has been mentioned, but with only 1" clearance you might need the MULTIFAN S2, QUIET USB COOLING BLOWER, 120MM.

I was in a similar situation and the rubber feet can be removed to fit the space (gently extend the upper towers and at the same time pull on the feet). I've not experienced any issues with the feet removed and 100% of the air is pulled through the equipment vents. Two would be ideal.

The CONTROLLER 2 has a sensor and controls the fan speed. Add the  AC INFINITY, BLACK CONTROLLER STAND and it looks great.

I went with the CONTROLLER 8 with four zones as I believe all equipment sounds best when kept as cool as possible.

https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/component-usb-fans/multifan-s2-quiet-usb-cooling-blower...

https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/cabinet-fan-systems/controller-2-intelligent-thermal-fa...

https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/cabinet-fan-systems/controller-8-intelligent-thermal-fa...

https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/cabinet-fan-systems/ac-infinity-black-controller-stand/
I would never add fan noise in my listening space.
Would that be a theoretical or practical comment?

Most rooms have higher background noise that many fans on low. If the fans need to on high then the volume would likely mask any fan noise.