Quote Originally Posted by helma View Post
Nice setup but having the cdp on top of the amp like that seems a bad idea, I think it would work better reversed (the cdp under the amp) or at least elevating the cdp with some feet, hockey pucks or whatever so that there's decent enough room between them to let that amp breathe. Making sure your amp has good ventilation you'll prolong the life of the caps and could even prevent the nasty surprise of something failing.
You're quite right Kai. The cd player has more clearance than you would think though. The fascia of the Kenwood stands proud of the top of the case by about 5mm and I have already built up the feet on the cd player. However, your point is well made and I will build up the feet another few millimetres. Every little helps. I can't put the cd under the amp as it is much shallower. The amp also has plenty of ventilation from the rear of the top plate where it is not obscured by the cd player.