APPLEBITE Posted December 20, 2001 Share Posted December 20, 2001 Hey guys, I just recently bought this amp based on all the good words I have heard about it, and the fact that I got it at such a good price ($400 can.). One problem is that is runs seriously hot, even when the amp isn't producing any audible sound. I have heard poeple say that you have to turn the "Noise Filtering" off, but I didn't see any mention of that in the manual (if this is referring to the VGCA, I don't have it on). The thing is that once the fan kicks in, it runs ice cold, but you have to be listening to music at a higher volume to turn the fan on. Has anyone modded the amp so the fan is always on, or simply added another fan?? How would I go about modifying the fan to always stay on with the amp on, or how to add a seperate fan that does the same. Sorry for making this so long, but I would greatly appreciate any help for making a great amp even better ------------------ JVC 36" tv Technics DA-10 Reciever Klipsch KSW-10 sub Klipsch Quintets (On order) DVD: to come Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLEBITE Posted December 21, 2001 Author Share Posted December 21, 2001 Anyone? ------------------ JVC 36" tv Technics DA-10 Reciever Klipsch KSW-10 sub Klipsch Quintets (On order) Hitachi DV-P415U dvd player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpgwagon Posted December 21, 2001 Share Posted December 21, 2001 All Technics receivers run hot. Not warm HOT. You can cure it by installing a computer cooling fan mounted to the original fan. You will need a voltage adapter. But running hot is normal for these. ------------------ Home Theater: Technics SA-1040DX Klipsch SF1 Fronts Klipsch KSW12 Sub. Klipsch SC1 Center Klipsch SF1 Rears Panasonic RV31 DVD Sharp 32" TV Audio: Vintage Technics SA 404 Receiver Klipsch 1976 La Scala's Klipsch KG 3.5's KSW 12 Sub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLEBITE Posted December 22, 2001 Author Share Posted December 22, 2001 This knda hot seems abnormal. My old Technics (though no were near as powerful) ran cold all day long, so I guess this is a new thing to see for me. Are there any How-To website on the net for doing these kinda mods???? ------------------ JVC 36" tv Technics DA-10 Reciever Klipsch KSW-10 sub Klipsch Quintets (On order) Hitachi DV-P415U dvd player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Greenway Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 My parents had a Technics and it ran hot too. It had class-A type amp and they are always powered up. They sound good. I would not mount in a closed cabinet without a fan or else you need to leave door open when it is on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Nectar Posted December 22, 2001 Share Posted December 22, 2001 Our store carried Technics receivers back when I sold audio gear, and they all ran hot too. I always told the customer the usual spiel that they need ventilation, but the warm operating temperature was in fact, normal. They were extremely popular - decent sound for poor man's prices. ------------------ First we Rock, then we Roll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddvj Posted December 24, 2001 Share Posted December 24, 2001 Technics receivers run really hot. Damn Hot!!! You could fry an egg on the top of it. But that's normal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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