overheating

hi i have an MA 6900 mcintosh amp only problem when driven hard for a long period will cut out on thermal overload any thoughts out there on cooling.

hopey01-04-2014 9:48pm

rodman99999 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,008 posts 01-05-2014 at 11:53pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are you using any bass boost(Loudness, EQ, etc) while listening? That can overdrive an amp easily, and cause overheating.
hopey OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3 posts 01-06-2014 at 03:55am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete some good thoughts there i thank you ,yes it is a big room and yes where all old and deaf !but i still feel as if a cooling solution might help .
swampwalker Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,138 posts 01-06-2014 at 04:17am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete rodman may be on to something. Bass boost would increase power demand significantly.
bthogan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 01-06-2014 at 01:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fan behind amp, blowing onto amp. Doesn't need to be a big fan. Should be able to set at Low, little/no noise. Preferably plugged into separate outlet.
bthogan Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 38 posts 01-06-2014 at 03:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Fan behind amp, blowing onto amp. Doesn't need to be a big fan. Should be able to set at Low, little/no noise. Preferably plugged into separate outlet.