No problem. The shorter the speaker wires the better. I do not think Ampzillas get that hot. Heat would be the only reason to keep them a little further away. The amps can stay as low as you want as long as they are not on a carpeted surface. You have exactly the right idea and setting up this way is crucial for the best performance and signal to noise ration particularly if using low low impedance loudspeakers.
Monos and mains,.. too close?
Hey folks,
I have just placed Ampzilla 2000 Second Edition monoblocks down low on the floor on 6'' high platforms about 6'' behind the speaker plane of a pair of B&W Matrix 801 S2s.
The toe in puts the front of each monoblock 8'' from the side of each speaker (the rear is about 13'' away).
Are the monoblocks too close to each speaker?
Would there be any ill effects from the driver magnet being this close to the amp?
A few months ago I noticed my Hegel H190 starting to hum after I (temporarily) put a KEF LS50 speaker on the shelf next to it just a few inches away. Called Hegel support, was asked to move the LS50 off the shelf, shut down, wait a few minutes, then power back up the amp.
Problem solved.
Now I have 12'' drivers in the B&Ws (vs 5'' in the LS50s) just a little bit farther away from each amp.
If too close, would elevating the speakers on 12'' stands create enough distance?
I am trying to keep speaker cables as short as possible while running long balanced ICs from my preamp.
Also trying to keep the amps away from either side of a steam radiator that sits between them.
Stay safe and happy listening everyone!
I have just placed Ampzilla 2000 Second Edition monoblocks down low on the floor on 6'' high platforms about 6'' behind the speaker plane of a pair of B&W Matrix 801 S2s.
The toe in puts the front of each monoblock 8'' from the side of each speaker (the rear is about 13'' away).
Are the monoblocks too close to each speaker?
Would there be any ill effects from the driver magnet being this close to the amp?
A few months ago I noticed my Hegel H190 starting to hum after I (temporarily) put a KEF LS50 speaker on the shelf next to it just a few inches away. Called Hegel support, was asked to move the LS50 off the shelf, shut down, wait a few minutes, then power back up the amp.
Problem solved.
Now I have 12'' drivers in the B&Ws (vs 5'' in the LS50s) just a little bit farther away from each amp.
If too close, would elevating the speakers on 12'' stands create enough distance?
I am trying to keep speaker cables as short as possible while running long balanced ICs from my preamp.
Also trying to keep the amps away from either side of a steam radiator that sits between them.
Stay safe and happy listening everyone!
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