Harman Kardon AVR 7300 and expected heat

[Giuseppe]

Hey guys I have a question about receivers in general, and more specifically my HK 7300. After watching a movie and playing games for a few hours at decent levels it gets kinda hot. The only thing is I am not sure how hot is normal. I have it under my sony tv stand with the top shelf as high as it goes and the HK on the bottom. It has a lot of space on the sides (about half a foot, and about 4-5 inches on the top. I also took the back of the stand off for more air flow. How hot is the receiver supposed to get, and how much air flow is suffecient? Thanks guys

 

[Mr. Lamb Fries]

It will get very hot. Just make sure you have ventilation on all sides. It sounds like you do, so that shouldnt be a problem. If it is a concern to you, put a small P.C. type fan on the top of it. I have mine blowing directly on the heat sinks. those small fans are very quiet and create a lot of air movement for their size. that should be enough.

 

[Giuseppe]

K thanks for your reply. Makes me feel a lot better. When I put my hand on the top it isnt really that hot, and when I put my hand on the side it is not hot at all. So I think I am going to leave it where it is. THanks again