Amplifier Vertical???

[moodyda]

Can you set-up a typical 5 channel HT amp on its side for space constraints (ie. like a car amp), or is that not a good move?

 

[Buckeye_Nut]

Like this???

 

[mike c]

if you don't care about shortening the lifespan of your amp ... it'd be ok.

otherwise, there's a reason the heat vents are on top of the amp
when you orient if on it's side, heat dissipation would be compromised.

 

[bandphan]

Vincent audio makes some if you want to drop some coin

 

[highfigh]

Can you set-up a typical 5 channel HT amp on its side for space constraints (ie. like a car amp), or is that not a good move?

Read the manual. If nothing is mentioned, call the manufacturer. They don't assume people will do it but when you position it in a way that's not normal WRT the original design, it won't necessarily cool as well as it needs to. With Onkyo, specifically, this can be a problem. If the heat sinks were external, like a car amp, it would be different but even a car amp will melt down if there's not enough space around it.

 

[moodyda]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I will contact B&K and see if it is OK. I did try it for a day and it seemed hot on the bottom and cooler towards the top, so that may spell trouble.

 

[son-yah-tive]

If the HEAT Vents are on the side fine, if on the TOP, you better go with the feet down, or you'll be buying a couple receivers a year.