Tag Electronics maintenance

Cooling Your Receiver: Should I Use Canned Air?

Should I use canned air to cool down my receiver?

Goal: Help U.S. home theater owners decide if canned air is appropriate and show safer, effective ways to manage heat in audio video setups. Electronics hate heat. A typical AVR or separate amp warms from the power supply, amplifier stages,…

Receiver Overheating: What’s Normal?

Is it normal for my receiver to get very hot?

Worried about a warm audio unit? A touch-safe warmth during playback is common. Some heat comes from power conversion as amps drive multiple speakers. That warmth often means the device is working as designed and delivers stable sound. Still, excessive…