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MA5300 integrated amp.

I'm considering the MA5300 to replace my HK3490 Receiver. I have a audio cabinet that has an 18 inch width and a 25 inch depth.The height is adjustable Does this amp run hot ? Is there enough clearance to allow necessary air flow around the amp?
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russ69
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Any amp in a cabinet is going to run hotter than one out in open air. I have been known to take the backs off and leave the doors open when amps are placed in that type of furniture. 
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tbuff OP
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The backs on the cabinet are removed. The heat sinks on the Mac5300 are at the sides and there will be 1/2 inch of clearance on each side. I have read that the MA5300 runs pretty cool, unlike the Musical fidelity 5si and 6si. These are others I have considered.
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miamiangler
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My MA6600  does not get hot at the volume levels I listen to.   When I had a Krell FOB 200 I used some small usb fans to cool them.
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