Clearance above the Pioneer 811? (1 Viewer)

[SeanDM]

I just put together an HT system using the Pioneer 811. The manual recommends at least 8" above the amp for ventilation. I have it installed in an armoire, but only have about 3.5" available above the unit. Of course, I never operate it with the doors to the armoire closed.

Can I expect heat problems with this set-up?

 

[RussKon]

i have an older pioneer elite receiver (vsx-24tx) and it recommends the same 8 inches....i didn't have room in my rack for that much open space so i installed some rear fans...the receiver does run pretty hot without the fans on...

russ

 

[SeanDM]

Thanks for the info. What kind of fans do you use and how did you mount them and hook up power?

 

[RussKon]

i installed a middle atlantic dual fan panel on the rear rack rails of my rack....i have a pro rack with front and rear rails...i have the fans hooked up to the switched outlets on my receiver....
here's the link...about $75 retail...(qtfp-2)
http://middleatlantic.com/rackac/cooling/cooling.htm
i am using the quiet fan panel...the quiet fans are less than half the volume of a normal 110 volt fan of the same size...
if you can't find it anywhere else, i work for middle atlantic's largest independent distributor in the us..
aei electronics in minneapolis...1-800-328-2585
russ

 

[SeanDM]

Thanks for the info. I was able to move a couple of things around, adjust a shelf and now I have about 6" above the receiver, I hope this will be enough. If not, it should not be a problem getting a fan panel to fit in the back of the armoire. I will see how this goes.