Cascade Chassis placement: "to stack", "partially stack" or "not to stack"

[Dan]

I asked if stacking should be avoided because of heat and @Daniel_Francis told that heat would not be an issue for a stacked Cascade.

Also, in a video I can’t find right now, either @Daniel or @Jonathan_Gullman said they experimented with stacking and found the could measure a difference between a stacked and a shelved Cascade but that they could not hear a difference.

I’ve haven’t seen anywhere where MSB says that stacking should be avoided. MSB shows them stacked on the MSB website.

Dan

Cascade cooling?

I wonder if my Cascade is getting sufficient cooling. The fronts of the chassis are running at over 105 F. Is that hotter than you would expect? Here are some details. In all the videos I’ve seen of the Cascade, it is racked on separate shelves rather than being stacked. In one video you mentioned that you can measure the difference between racking and stacking but cannot hear any difference between racking and stacking. Currently, I have my cascade stacked. I’ve noticed that analog and power …

Cascade cooling?

I would not be worried about these temperatures Dan. Electronic lifespan will be increased if it runs cooler, but you are not in any risk around 100F. The worry would be if the cabinet was sealed or if this was an amplifier that procured a lot more heat. The parts are rated for much higher temps!