Half wave rectification puts a little bit of DC on the AC line, but decent SMPS’s are full wave and a lot of muffin fans won’t even work right on half wave. A little 5V wall wart will power one just fine.
That said, putting an amp in a box that requires active cooling is a mistake. I’ve built computers with up to 6 120mm fans to keep things cool and you’re in there blowing out dust every 3 months in a religious sort of way. I’d never think of putting my F5 in a cabinet. I wouldn’t even put it on the second shelf of a rack.
That said, putting an amp in a box that requires active cooling is a mistake. I’ve built computers with up to 6 120mm fans to keep things cool and you’re in there blowing out dust every 3 months in a religious sort of way. I’d never think of putting my F5 in a cabinet. I wouldn’t even put it on the second shelf of a rack.

