It's best to get the most cooling you can achieve. An open back cabinet is good. But I would bore holes in the middle of the shelves to get cool air to move through the cabinet. Extra generous shelf spacing is also a good thing.
How hot does the Ayre EX-8 2.0 Integrated Amplifier get?
I am considering the Ayre EX-8 2.0 integrated amplifier and am concerned how hot the amplifier gets. The amplifier will be placed in my Salamander Designs Wooden Cabinet (66"long, amp in middle cabinet), so heat is a concern. The cabinet front doors will be closed, and the back is completely open (all panels removed). I know the new 2.0 upgrade added new vents to remove the heat, but I am unclear how hot the unit gets.
There are no channel markings on the back of the amp for the left and right speaker connections and balanced inputs. As you FACE the unit, is the left side for the left channel connections and the right side for the right channel connections?
I called my retailer today for answers but they are closed on Mondays so I will call them on Tuesday. To be honest, I prefer some real-world experience for how hot the unit gets. I read a review who suggested Ayre’s Myrtle blocks to help cool the bottom of the amplifier. Any other comments would be appreciated. Thanks.