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How much room does my A/V receiver need to dissipate heat?

Jan 6, 2005 10:36AM PST

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Jan 6, 2005 12:19PM PST

Heat rises, so I don't know if 1" is enough; but if you worry about it, you could add a fan to move that heat like a computer case. It shouldn't be too expensive.

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i would think...

it's usually good to give 6 inches or so for heat dissapation on all sides... that's what i've always been told.