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A bit off the current topic:
I know it has been discussed before, but what is the consensus on adding ventilation to the case of the amp? I was thinking of drilling a pattern of small holes in the case in the space just behind the 12AU7 tubes and around the octal sockets. It seems to be the hottest part of the case. Then drilling holes or using perforated aluminum sheet in the bottom of the case to allow convection heat loss. Would there be a negative impact on RFI rejection? it seems unlikely that would be a significant concern.
Generally the amp doesn't get too hot during normal outside temperature days and I don't think about it. However, here in western WA we have been experiencing some 90+ days which means a very warm living room since A/C isn't really a thing here. On those days the amp case gets very hot indeed. sometimes I'll run a small computer case fan on it, but I don't love that solution. I know that class A tube amps run hot, but this is bordering VERY hot. Thanks!
I know it has been discussed before, but what is the consensus on adding ventilation to the case of the amp? I was thinking of drilling a pattern of small holes in the case in the space just behind the 12AU7 tubes and around the octal sockets. It seems to be the hottest part of the case. Then drilling holes or using perforated aluminum sheet in the bottom of the case to allow convection heat loss. Would there be a negative impact on RFI rejection? it seems unlikely that would be a significant concern.
Generally the amp doesn't get too hot during normal outside temperature days and I don't think about it. However, here in western WA we have been experiencing some 90+ days which means a very warm living room since A/C isn't really a thing here. On those days the amp case gets very hot indeed. sometimes I'll run a small computer case fan on it, but I don't love that solution. I know that class A tube amps run hot, but this is bordering VERY hot. Thanks!