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DIMENSIONS
The CSP2 amplifier is 7.25 inches wide by 14.75
inches deep with a height of 6.5 inches.
PLACEMENT
With the jacks vertically mounted at the rear
of the amplifier, it is possible to push the amp
all the way to the rear of a shelf. However,
we recommend keeping a 2 inch spacing
on all sides and at least 6 to 10 inches of
space above the amplifier. Avoid closed
cabinets. The better the ventilation around
your amplifier the cooler it will run.
HEAT OUTPUT
This is a Class A amplifier where the tubes
idle at near full power. It is designed to run
at a temperature that humans would perceive
as hot. The actual temperature of the power
transformer and metal parts of the amplifier
will depend on the following conditions:
•
Ambient room temperature. At 70 degrees F.
the amp should run at around 118 degrees.
•
Volume level. The amp will generate less heat
at lower volumes then at higher volumes.
•
Amount of time the amplifier has been on.
Depending on the two variables above it can
take up to several hours to reach full tempera-
ture.
NOTE: in rooms with high ambient tempera-
tures the CSP2 could after many hours reach
temperatures of 140 degrees, although it
requires a worse case scenario to achieve
that temperature. This is the maximum
allowable temperature recommended for op-
eration as anything higher could burn you.
If you turn your amp off when not in use and
your listening room isn’t baking hot, you’ll
find your CSP2 to average a comfortable 115
degrees F. This is cool enough to keep your
hand on the power transformer for extended
periods of time.
You will find where heat is concerned, that
after about 30 minutes or so once the amp
has become warm, the sound will be better
then when the amp is ice cold.
Same size matching power amp shown above.
