Can an amp have too much heatsink?

Tweakers' Asylum

Tweaks for systems, rooms and Do It Yourself (DIY) help. FAQ.

I just built a chip-amp using a heatsink scavanged from a large receiver and the amp hardly gets warm even when cranked-up for a long time. Is this good or bad???

This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:

Sonic Craft

Topic - Can an amp have too much heatsink? - tweakk 05:49:19 02/02/10 (5)

RE: Can an amp have too much heatsink? - Ric Schultz 10:47:03 02/02/10 (1)

Good thought ... but can you explain a bit more? - andyr 18:15:49 02/02/10 (0)

My Stratos always runs cool - Hyfi 07:42:43 02/02/10 (0)

In general it's a good thing... but... - Tweekeng 06:31:23 02/02/10 (1)

True... - tweakk 06:52:42 02/02/10 (0)

FAQ

Post a Message!

Forgot Password?

Moniker (Username):
Password (Optional):
	Remember my Moniker & Password (What's this?) Eat Me
E-Mail (Optional):
Subject:

Message:	(Posts are subject to Content Rules)

Optional Link URL:
Optional Link Title:
Optional Image URL:
Upload Image:
E-mail Replies:	Automagically notify you when someone responds.

To view your new posting or follow-up, click on the RELOAD or REFRESH button on your browser.