SP1.7 120 deg F is it hot

Levi · « **on:** 21 May 2004, 04:57 am »

My SP1.7 runs 112-120F is this normal?

James Tanner · « **Reply #1 on:** 21 May 2004, 06:56 pm »

Hi Levi,

Yes - the temperature is normal - you have placed the gauge over the heatsink in the SP1.7- you will notice that the temperature decreases quickly as you move to the right of that particular spot.

james

ec · « **Reply #2 on:** 21 May 2004, 09:08 pm »

Levi,

At one time, I had next to no air space between the top of the SP 1.7 and the top shelf. After a 2 hr movie, the lack of ventilation would make the volume button untouchable to most. I learned my lesson and dropped the shelf the SP 1.7 was on and now there is a good 2-3" above the unit. All is well now. If you look at the top of unit you will see a set of screws that run from front to back right about where your thermostat is. These screws directly bolt the top cover to a heat sink.

Levi · « **Reply #3 on:** 22 May 2004, 02:19 am »

As long as you say it's normal. I have no worries.

James Tanner · « **Reply #4 on:** 22 May 2004, 06:18 pm »

Hi levi,

There are 2 very large transformers in the SP1.7 on the left side ( 1 for Digital and 1 for Analog) and they put out a lot of current so the heatsink can get quite hot under drive conditions.

james

Levi · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Jun 2004, 02:04 am »

I moved the temp gauge to the right close to the volume knob. The temp goes down @9 degrees cooler.