Combo amp on its side?

lowendblues · #1 07-09-2011, 07:33 AM

OK,, stupid question, but I've got to know.

I have a GK MB210, it stacks really well with the MBX 410, but I have to have the combo on its side.

Is this going to hurt anything running this way?

Zooberwerx · #2 07-09-2011, 07:44 AM

Solid-state...you could run it upside-down if you wanted.

Riis

MuzikMan · #3 07-09-2011, 08:11 AM

The only thing that would concern me is air flow. If if runs front to back or back to front it would be no problem. I don't know if it is ever done a different way but it is something to consider.

MuthaFunk · #4 07-09-2011, 04:03 PM

Where is the venting on the combo? Is there a fan? Where does it suck air from or blow hot air out? Can you see any heatsink Finns? Where are they?

Pics would help.

It's true that solid state amps can run in any position but if your going to drive them harder up to their rated power the heat dissipation design kicks in to keep them performing reliably.

Some combos have venting on the tops that alignes with internal heat sinks. That kind of system uses heat convection to keep air flow through the amp. As the transistors heat up the heat sink the hot air rises out the top venting pulling in cooler air from other vents in the chassis. If one were to run that style combo on it's side the transistors wouldn't get the proper cooling and could fry from high heat or go into overheat protection mode and cut out the power amp in the combo.

Rafael · #5 07-09-2011, 04:31 PM

I don't think that amp has vents on the top but doubt it would matter....if it needs more than convection GK will have put a fan in there....then you don't have to worry...btw I saw that after getting myself another micro head and I must say, that GK has me drooling! Me like!

lowendblues · #6 07-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Sorry, stepped out for a while,,,,here's a pic of the rear. I really dont think it would be an issue,, but I like to ask the masses for their opinion.