Author Topic: (F1X + Power Amp) * (Snug 2 Rack Space) = (heat issues?) (Read 224 times)

sanj · « **on:** September 14, 2011, 02:02:50 PM »

Flirting with the thought of an ultra portable rack rig.

F1X and either a Carvin DCM200L or an SWR Amplite in a cool looking tolex covered 2U rack like the Carvin SV2.

Is this a recipe for disaster? Am I going to run into heat issues?

Thanks in advance for any guidance!
-Sanj

jbybj · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2011, 03:52:10 PM »

I don't know those amps, but if you are blocking a vent, I'd be concerned. I have my pre's and poweramp racked up tight, but my QSC pulls air in through the front and out the back, so there is no blockage.

sanj · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:19:54 AM »

Here's what I heard back from Carvin:

When we eliminated the toroid in the older units, it decreased the heat issues significantly. You should be fine, as long as the back remains open.

sanj · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2011, 11:33:27 AM »

Here's what I heard back from Carvin:

When we eliminated the toroid in the older units, it decreased the heat issues significantly. You should be fine, as long as the back remains open.

sanj · « **Reply #4 on:** January 31, 2012, 04:22:48 AM »

Well ... when the dust settled I landed up with the F1X paired with an SWR Amplite.

4 gigs and still good. Still do not have a rack case .. hustling everything around in an old suitcase

JuancarlinBass · « **Reply #5 on:** January 31, 2012, 04:44:23 AM »

Any personal reviews on the Amplite? I'm quite curious!

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2012, 01:02:00 PM »

I'd like to know your impressions, too