Amp heat sinks are ringing


I have been working to reduce the slap echo in my room by using quick hand claps, and various foam panels to attenuate the noise. I have discovered that my Classe CAM 200 monoblock heat sinks are actually ringing- they can be excited by handclaps, and heard across the room. There are 10 heat sinks per amp, about 2" deep by 8" high. Running my fingers along the heatsinks makes them ring like a bell!

I am concerned that this ringing might be excited when I am listening to the system, and may add extra treble noise.

Does anyone have any suggestions for damping out the noise? I am concerned about using a material that can withstand the heat, and not impede the airflow?

thanks for your help!
gnobber

Showing 1 response by gs5556

Goldmund understands and addresses this problem..

http://www.goldmund.com/old/Millennium/mechanics.html

Unfortunately, finding someone to make a heat sink clamp out of brass or aluminum ain't gonna be cheap 'n easy.