Tube amps covers on or off

I have my SP3 on an open cabinet with the covers off because I think it looks better that way. I would think it should run slightly cooler without the covers. If your shelves are adjustable, give it as much breathing room as you can.

Enjoy your SP3. I love mine.

Regards,

Brady

Yeah..I like using tube gear without the covers myself...just has more of the cool factor. You can sit there in front of it at night with the lights off, getting lost in the glow and the music! :-)

Have fun!

anything which might vibrate would be better off removed, regardless of the component. i remov the cover from a cd player and preamp. i use forceed air periodically, to remove dust.

i also use foam and other small anti resonant materials on top of capacitors, resistors and power supplies, when appropriate.

Definitely with Gmood on this one. Nothing like having a bunch of glowing phalluses in a dark room when you're getting ready to put the moves on a sweet lady.