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In Reply to: RE: Question about tube clearance in shelves posted by NuWave on January 18, 2017 at 20:50:08
If the amp is in free air the temperature of the amp would reach some point and stabilise. But in your case the heat may build up since it is enclosed. Even the tube case that it originally came in is vented on all sides. Your cabinet space is fairly large but only checking actual temperatures over a period time will let you know if you have a problem. Heat causes a slow deterioration of parts and tubes and for the best longevity running your tube equipment in the coolest environment is best.
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...but I don't know what number I am looking for if I did. The aluminum sheet I have above it gets hot to the touch like the cage did, but everything else does seem to stabilize.
Since you seem to be concerned, otherwise why post a message, try to check the free air temperature around the amp over time to see what it settles at. It will give you a better idea of the of how much heat the amp can dissipate into the surrounding area. You might find that the heat in the cabinet just increases over time in which case the amp will also progressively heat up since there will be less heat differential for the amp to dissipate. As others suggest a small noiseless fan blowing the hot air out is always a good idea for a tube amp that is operated in a cabinet.
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