DwayneHoward
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My old college system was a Kenwood KR-V8040, 1992 model. Until today, I can run it at high volume for an extended period, and feel no discomfort laying my hand (or my baby's butt) on top of the unit. Very little temperature diff can be felt.
My new system is not the same. The top is hot as hell. I've been told this is because today's components are made of cheap materials that don't cut loose of their heat fast enough. Dunno.
Questions: 1) Does your amp feel hot on top at high volume?
2) Do I need to install a fan ?
3) My old Kenwood had 2 power receptacles built in so I could power on the unit, and it would power on my EQ or whatever else I had plugged in. My brand new corporate POS doesn't have that. So, if I plug in a fan, what are the options ?
Thanks in advance.
My new system is not the same. The top is hot as hell. I've been told this is because today's components are made of cheap materials that don't cut loose of their heat fast enough. Dunno.
Questions: 1) Does your amp feel hot on top at high volume?
2) Do I need to install a fan ?
3) My old Kenwood had 2 power receptacles built in so I could power on the unit, and it would power on my EQ or whatever else I had plugged in. My brand new corporate POS doesn't have that. So, if I plug in a fan, what are the options ?
Thanks in advance.