I use the Salamanders - WITHOUT sides and doors, and I still put my McIntosh MC2000 on top of a "bridge"-shelf as they call it, to let it breathe. What's wrong with showing off the tubes - esp. in the dark? :-)
Good luck!
Good luck!
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?