Tube Amp Ventilation?


I'm currently running a c-j11A amp in a rack that's completely open on all sides with 8 inches clearance on top. I'm considering getting a Salamander Synergy rack with perforated steel sides and door. I would still give the amp 8 inches on top. I've found that it generally runs fairly cool as tube amps go, so I'm wondering if I could get away with this setup? It would certainly help solve some decorating issues for my girlfriend and I. Any thoughts?
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Showing 1 response by marakanetz

C.J. has tube cages to hide them from animals and kids. I would not recommend to enclose the tube amp in any case since it will worm up the whole stand and the components arround it. To the amp itself it's beneficial to be hot and no ventilation the tube amp needs. As to your girlfriend you should probably make her face look sour or bitter on that particular issue :)