C2300 clearance?

[robinje]

Hi. I recently bought a C220 preamp and it's GREAT! I am running a LOMC cartridge (Lyra Dorian) through an external phono stage (Modwright), then into the C220. I am considering "simplifying" my system by eliminating the external phono stage and trading up from the C220 to the C2300 so that I can continue using moving coil cartridges. The problem is, my rack has fixed shelves and the spacing would leave just barely more than one inch above the C2300 chassis. Would this be okay? It seems like it would, based on the fact that my C220 chassis top barely becomes warm at all even during extended use. And, there seem to be only a limited number of vents on top of the C2300 anyway from the pics I've seen, so heat must not be an issue there. I know, I wouldn't be able to see the glass tube "display" with the C2300 in my rack, but that's okay. I am only really concerned if heat buildup will be an issue or not. Any thoughts on this? Thanks!

Jim

 

[Victor]

More room is always better but you should be OK with only 1". Is your rack enclosed or open on the sides and back? If it is enclosed you could cut an opening on the back to help air flow. You could always get a small fan to mount in the back of the rack.

I did a setup with a C2200 (which has light bulbs instead of the LEDs in the C2300 and makes much more heat than the C2300). In this setup the only shelf available only had 1" clearance and he has been using his C2200 this way for a year with no problems.

The C2300 phono section is great, I highly recommend it.

Victor

 

[robinje]

My rack is open on all four sides. Thanks for your reply!

 

[jrsystems]

You should be fine.

 

[TONEPUB]

I second the love for the 2300, it's great!

 

[ruffoc]

i've got 3 in above my 2300. the unit seems to run very cool