MSL92
Standard Member
Hello AV Forum! I'm relatively new here and I just upgraded my system with a Denon AVR-3700H. Amazing sound, but wow, does this thing get hot! I have it in a cabinet that has a lot of breathing room on top and on the sides, but with the door closed it gets really hot. I was looking at some AC Infinity Aircom fans on Amazon yesterday and was thinking of getting one that sits on top of the receiver. Was also considering adding another fan to mount on the back to ventilate (AC Infinity Airplate S3). So, I have a few questions:
1) Receiver fans: do you recommend AC Infinity? Are there other brands to consider?
2) Fan exhaust direction: I'm thinking exhaust to the rear if I do install the cabinet vent fan. Or to the top if I don't need a cabinet vent. Anything to consider for exhausting to rear vs top?
3) Cabinet Vent Fan: Do I really need one? Would seem so, otherwise the hot air just stays in there. But, what a mess that's going to make!
4) Cabinet Intake Vents: Do I need to add an intake vent, too? My cabinet has a great Southwestern design with triangular cut outs, 3 in each door and one on the side, so 7 total for this side of the cabinet (see photo). They're each about 2 x 1.5". Do you think these cut outs will provide enough airflow for intake vent? I'd really rather not have to put too many holes into this cabinet and make even more of a mess!
Thanks in advance for your input. Who knew one purchase would lead to so many questions!
PS, like that old 200 CD carousel?!
1) Receiver fans: do you recommend AC Infinity? Are there other brands to consider?
2) Fan exhaust direction: I'm thinking exhaust to the rear if I do install the cabinet vent fan. Or to the top if I don't need a cabinet vent. Anything to consider for exhausting to rear vs top?
3) Cabinet Vent Fan: Do I really need one? Would seem so, otherwise the hot air just stays in there. But, what a mess that's going to make!
4) Cabinet Intake Vents: Do I need to add an intake vent, too? My cabinet has a great Southwestern design with triangular cut outs, 3 in each door and one on the side, so 7 total for this side of the cabinet (see photo). They're each about 2 x 1.5". Do you think these cut outs will provide enough airflow for intake vent? I'd really rather not have to put too many holes into this cabinet and make even more of a mess!
Thanks in advance for your input. Who knew one purchase would lead to so many questions!
PS, like that old 200 CD carousel?!