InventiveAudio.com Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 Hi, My tube amp runs hot. There's not way I can keep it in my stereo rack. I was wondering where you guys keep your tube amp? Right now I have it on top of my subwoofer by itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 6, 2004 Share Posted August 6, 2004 I have 4 pieces of tube gear, 3 in racks with lots of clearance above and behind, the other out in the open. They get hot but not too bad. Just don't put it in a tight space. Make sure you have at least 8 inches above and open in the back. I'm not sure I'd be comfortable setting it on a sub. All that rumbling can't be good for tube gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daddy Dee Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I have had mine for a time in a room divider type wall unit. Had enough clearance and ventilation to work. Mostly now on a DIY paving stone and raquet ball isolation slab... Behind the chair or out in front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Robinson Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 ---------------- On 8/6/2004 11:38:56 PM garymd wrote: I have 4 pieces of tube gear, 3 in racks with lots of clearance above and behind, the other out in the open. They get hot but not too bad. Just don't put it in a tight space. ---------------- I second the comments here. I've had tube amps in a rack (with glass doors); just make sure that there's clearance above and to the sides, and there is the ability for air to move freely on its own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 It'd be nice if you could tie it in to your forced-air system and take advantage of some of that heat. Hmm...maybe a combo high-powered amp/furnace should be the next Juicy Music product (we could call it the "Habanero," or something). I will have my people talk to Mark's. You're all sworn to secrecy on this... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 If you buy something like this, it should take care of the problem. But you'll still need some ventilation for the air to flow. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=14981&item=5712818037&rd=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deang Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Well Fini, the obvious solution is to sit the gear in a gas fire place outfitted with a fan kit. Mmmmm, nice and cozy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I have 2 fans initially intended to cool my tube equipment. Both are now in a bag in the basement taking up space. Free to anyone who wants one or both. One is actually a finger nail drying fan. They are just too noisy for me ( although actually very quiet as far as fans go) and I wouldn't recommend using them unless you have no other choice. Better to just find a good spot for your amp. I learned the hard way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seti Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 I have each monoblock sitting behind each speaker on thick marble slabs. I plan on using the marble slabs until I get some secure wall mounted shelves installed to set them on. Uh oh I used the word set hear comes the flame war LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnorv Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 Broan makes some low noise bathroom exhaust fans. See http://www.broan.com/product-category.asp?CategoryID=505. I have one mounted in my attic to vent my shower and it is impossible to hear. Not cheap but neither are tubes. Jim N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrot Posted August 7, 2004 Share Posted August 7, 2004 The trick to makes fans run quieter is to operate them at half their intended voltage. I have a couple 240V fans (although I'm not using them in my current setup) that run very quietly plugged into the wall. And these eBay ones are probably good too, since they are 12 volt fans running with 6.5V. Plus you need reasonably good quality fans to begin with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1stcav Posted August 8, 2004 Share Posted August 8, 2004 Wide open space is the best solution (plus a ceiling fan overhead helps). If I had kept the old K-mart particleboard entertainment rack and all my previous gear, I'd be in the same predicament...not festive! An amp stand is another alternative to place your tube amp, and is a whole lot safer than sitting on a vibrating subwoofer IMO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbflash Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 Flexy Rack for my tubes. Stereo rack for my HT. No matter what you use, space between the equipment is very important. Danny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark1101 Posted August 9, 2004 Share Posted August 9, 2004 I have my tube tuner and Tube amps in racks. But I'm basically doing the same as Gary. Adjusted shelves for several inches of clearance between, installed rubber feet to lift chassis off shelves. I do not use any cabinets, all valves exposed. I also have a ceiling fan that generally runs for normal room air circulation. And of course down here is Georgia, the AC is usually always on anyhow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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