Tanks guys. This forum is amazing - answers in minutes! If I redesigned the shelves, how much would be enough? 5”? How much heat does that amp really put out? I’ve heard them called ‘space heaters’ but I only have experience with class AB and D amps. It gets pretty hot here in the summer and no AC, so not looking to literally add a space heater to my living room! Same heat as a fridge or other appliance? I could go with a 507/509 instead, but I have a line on a good deal on the 590 and the reviews sound incredible.
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’d love it to sit on top, but the TV sits on the cabinet. I think these fans could work though. I could redo the shelves to give myself 2-3” above, then mount one of these slim exhaust fans on the back of the cabinet. https://www.acinfinity.com/component-cooling/rack-fan-systems/cloudplate-t1-quiet-rack-cooling-fan-s... |
Really appreciate all the comments here. I’m kinda stuck with the cabinet and shelf per negotiations with the wife as it’s in the living room. I can get to 4” of clearance above, 3” on each side, open in the back and front. Thinking I’ll pickup the 509x instead and run a fan in the back as last resort if it’s running hot. Sounds like consensus is that’ll work. |