[lanchile]

I have a question about warranty. I know if I "modified" parts inside circuit the warranty is avoid right?. But what about if I make about 20 small holes on top of chassis of a B60R to get more ventilation inside of amp. will this avoid warranty?. I noticed that the way inside of amp is "enclosed" by the heat sinks so there is not a path to circulate the heat inside.I know it uses the chassis to dissipate heat too but, there is a lot of heat "trapped" inside the amp and I would love to do this to let some heat out. some may say if I drill some holes on top they will let some dust in and the amp will live shorter life. how about those old ones with a lot of ventilation on top that lasted over 25 years and still working today. or should Bryston come up with a better way to dissipate heat inside kipping a closed chassis but with "external" heat sinks. or just let it go and leave it the way it is?

[James Tanner]

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Hi,

As long as the mod does not cause the amplifier to fail then the warranty will be covered.

james

[lanchile]

Wow, good to know James. Thanks for answer.

[Diamond Dog]

You might want to consider how that mod might affect resale or trade-in value before that drill starts spinnin' unless you're thinking that B60R is your BFF, sir. Just a thought FWIW...

D.

[Calypte]

Maybe what you think of as "heat" is the proper operating temperature.  Maybe Bryston designed it that way intentionally.

[1ZIP]

FWIW -

If you think it is running hotter than it should, then I'd send it in for an evaluation/repair.  Otherwise I'd leave it alone and let it operate as it was designed.  A question I would be asking: "is there a history of heat related problems with the B-60's"?  My guess is probably no....but it's your gear and you have to do what makes you comfortable.