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Industry Circles => Odyssey Audio => Topic started by: Vince in TX on 29 Nov 2021, 09:41 pm
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Any concerns here? I know heat rises, but they seem to be doing okay. The mono amp is on the bottom, stereo on top. Thanks!
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=232963)
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=232964)
Oh, and you can welcome me to the family, too. My first Odysseys. :thumb:
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Welcome!
It looks like there is a good amount of airflow there. I wouldn't worry about it myself. However, you can get a rack mounted AC Infinity to put in there. They have lots of options and are inexpensive.
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If it works for you then go for it, I am more into using dedicated audio racks rather than server type racks.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=232968)
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Welcome!
It looks like there is a good amount of airflow there. I wouldn't worry about it myself. However, you can get a rack mounted AC Infinity to put in there. They have lots of options and are inexpensive.
Thanks! I'll look into the AC Infinity. I have a fan on top that pushes warm air out and keeps some induction happening, but it's not that aesthetically appealing.
If it works for you then go for it, I am more into using dedicated audio racks rather than server type racks.
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I agree the dedicated rack would work best, but as a theater room that occasionally doubles as a stereo listening room, I didn't want lights up front, and I like the lights on the Odyssey amps. :)
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I have to admit I don’t like lights, well bright lights anyway. I don’t need distracting lights, I don’t want to see the equipment just want to see the sonic image the system paints. I often listen with the lights off, the brightest thing I have is the Farad Super 3 power supply for my turntable the light is so bright that is distracting. I have put some double sided clear tape on it to tame it down a bit.
See attached image, that bright blue light in the bottom left-hand corner is super annoying.
(https://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=232979)
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See if Klaus responds, but I don't think that's enough ventilation. The Odyssey amps have horizontal not vertical fins on the heat sinks. I imagine he'd rather see them out in the open. Are there open grilles on the cabinet sides?
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See if Klaus responds, but I don't think that's enough ventilation. The Odyssey amps have horizontal not vertical fins on the heat sinks. I imagine he'd rather see them out in the open. Are there open grilles on the cabinet sides?
Yes, the sides and back are open.
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I have to admit I don’t like lights, well bright lights anyway. I don’t need distracting lights, I don’t want to see the equipment just want to see the sonic image the system paints. I often listen with the lights off, the brightest thing I have is the Farad Super 3 power supply for my turntable the light is so bright that is distracting. I have put some double sided clear tape on it to tame it down a bit.
https://www.lightdims.com/index.php (https://www.lightdims.com/index.php)
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https://www.lightdims.com/index.php (https://www.lightdims.com/index.php)
+1 on Lightdims
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If it's bothering you, try a fan cooling unit made for racks.
https://www.amazon.com/rack-fan/s?k=rack+fan
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If it's bothering you, try a fan cooling unit made for racks.
https://www.amazon.com/rack-fan/s?k=rack+fan
My only concern with rack mount fans is noise level. I would need to test drive them first, but this is a possibility.