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I know DEAD HORSE.. but if you feel like it,.. Help me with Class A/B vs Class D.
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<blockquote data-quote="bbeljefe" data-source="post: 8221179" data-attributes="member: 655960"><p>You're not likely to harm the amp running at those temperatures but it wouldn't be a bad idea to cool it off some. But in reality, that largely depends on how long your in car listening sessions are. If you seldom drive more than 15 minutes at a time, it might not be worth it. But if you have an hour long commute two ways a day, it just might be necessary.</p><p></p><p>As for the amount of heat you had... it's nothing to worry much over. That amp will get a lot hotter before you reach the point of possible damage. But since you have access to the fans, why not just install one inside the compartment and have it recirculate the air inside there? Obviously it would be best to introduce cool are or evacuate hot air but just circulating the air in there will make a considerable difference and it won't cause you to have to alter the interior.</p><p></p><p>And if you do add a fan, make sure you install a relay. Your head unit remote lead only supplies ~250mA and if that circuit is ever put in an overcurrent situation, it can do expensive or, even, irreparable damage to the head unit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="bbeljefe, post: 8221179, member: 655960"] You're not likely to harm the amp running at those temperatures but it wouldn't be a bad idea to cool it off some. But in reality, that largely depends on how long your in car listening sessions are. If you seldom drive more than 15 minutes at a time, it might not be worth it. But if you have an hour long commute two ways a day, it just might be necessary. As for the amount of heat you had... it's nothing to worry much over. That amp will get a lot hotter before you reach the point of possible damage. But since you have access to the fans, why not just install one inside the compartment and have it recirculate the air inside there? Obviously it would be best to introduce cool are or evacuate hot air but just circulating the air in there will make a considerable difference and it won't cause you to have to alter the interior. And if you do add a fan, make sure you install a relay. Your head unit remote lead only supplies ~250mA and if that circuit is ever put in an overcurrent situation, it can do expensive or, even, irreparable damage to the head unit. [/QUOTE]
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