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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?

thanks!

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skyscraper
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There’s a Luxman tech in the U.S. you can call for the advice you’re needing. I spoke to someone named Jeff at Luxman’s Technical Assistance number, 781-608-1044, on the same subject a couple of years ago.

At the time I was constructing built-in cabinets for my equipment and needed to know how much open space to provide around a Luxman L-507uX Mk2 integrated amp. Not a Class A, but still ended up requiring a substantial amount of space over, to the sides, and behind it. Approximating his recommendations I now have 11-1/2 inches of space on either side of the amp, 6-1/2 inches of free space above it and the same 6-1/2 inches behind it. That’s worked out well, so I’m guessing he could accurately provide you the advice you need for a 590AXII.

Mike
skyscraper
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Call the Luxman tech first and confirm that will work before voiding your warranty and possibly damaging an expensive piece of equipment. I was surprised my Luxman 507uX required so much space around it. First time the fan breaks down or you forget to turn the amp off at night you might produce more excess heat than you expect. 
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