Conponent Rack for Bookcase??

[jonsocal]

My stereo system (Music Hall 25.2CD/Creek Destiny integrated) currently sits within a 28"w x 17"h space in our built-in bookcase next to our TV. Right now, my components are stacked on top of each other, with the cable DVR on top due to the large amount of heat it produces. This is certainly not optimum from many standpoints, not least of which is that the components do not have any "breathing room" and the Destiny in particular gets hotter than I like.

Would love some recommendations on how best to deal with this, whether by adding in a rack system, using risers between the components, etc. Adding additional shelves into this space is not really an option.

Also, has anyone used the Middle Atlantic Comp Cool fans?

Thanks!

 

[Adam]

There's a number of different ways to create space between those components, as you mentioned.

Back when I had a VCR on top of a Directv receiver (that got really hot), I used spacers. Mine were simple - rubber stoppers from the hardware store. They were probably about 0.5" to 0.75" tall, and I think that they were really inexpensive. I don't believe that the rubber left any marks on either the VCR or the receiver. I used a total of four, one in each corner underneath the original feet on the VCR.

 

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My stereo system (Music Hall 25.2CD/Creek Destiny integrated) currently sits within a 28"w x 17"h space in our built-in bookcase next to our TV. Right now, my components are stacked on top of each other, with the cable DVR on top due to the large amount of heat it produces. This is certainly not optimum from many standpoints, not least of which is that the components do not have any "breathing room" and the Destiny in particular gets hotter than I like.

Would love some recommendations on how best to deal with this, whether by adding in a rack system, using risers between the components, etc. Adding additional shelves into this space is not really an option.

Also, has anyone used the Middle Atlantic Comp Cool fans?

Thanks!

The fans they sell are the same as what you can find all over. Look around for the best price. Parts Express sells fans, too.