Is it safe to stack A/V components?

Hi.It depends on the weight of the equipment and the amount of heat generated.Also some equipment can generate noise if they are placed close together .This was more of a problem in the early days when valves were used in amplifiers which generated a lot of heat.Some times equipment with very low level signals as in a pre -amp can be affected by a power amp close by.If i was in your situation i would have the DVD Player sitting on a shelf above the receiver as the heat could effect the player after awhile .The shelf only has to be an inch or two just to separate the top of the receiver from the bottom of the player.

Have you ever tried using metal cones under your equipment? They isolate mechanical vibration reaching your gear by dissipating energy and greatly improve the sound.If you put them under your DVD Player they will raise the height an inch or so and you will have more ventilation.The equipment sits on 3 cones with the base of each cone under the chassis next to the four feet of the equipment but not on them. 1 Cone is at the back and 2 cones are in the front .to balance the piece of equipment I use them under all my gear and the sound is vastly improved .Just to let you know if you are interested. Cheers.

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Stacking Audio and/ or A/V Equipment isn't a big problem if You take to Heart the Components and their functions. 1st, remember any Component that makes Power will give off some amounts of heat and would likely be placed on the top or in a high vented area. 2nd, distribute the weight evenly. Some Components such as Equalizers, DVD and CD Players are light weight and really don't give off much heat. Last, place Your Component in a "Use" sequence for example, Your Receiver, Pre-Amp and/ or Home Theater Amp should be closes to the middle with Your DVD and CD Player because You will use them more often compared to an Amp or Equalizer which after being set may not get touched for weeks or months. Also, always have a Surge Protector/ Line Conditioner to protect You Components.

You can get away with stacking everything, but excessive heat is the enemy of all electronic components.

I use a shelved stereo cabinet to avoid stacking components. And I've made sure to allow extra space over my A/V reciever and have removed most of the backing of the cabinet to allow as much ventilation as possible.

After a two hour movie at loud volume, the top of my receiver is supprisingly hot to the touch. I wouldn't want that heat (1) enclosed by a component a mere 1/2 inch above it and (2) I wouldn't want said component cooking on top of the hot reciever for any long periods of time.

A buddy of mine uses sets of 4 spraypaint can tops to increase the amount of space between his stacked components. He painted them flat black and they are quite sturdy and seem to do the trick.

If the gear is out in the open then you should be fine as long as there are feet on the bottom of the DVD player so the amp has room to vent. If the gear is located inside a cabinet or entertainment center then you need to put a small fan in there to draw the hot air out. The amp and DVD player will both put out heat when in use and they wil eventually fail. Gauranteed!

Sure, but make sure there is a good amount of space in between the components for proper ventilation and cooling. Cosmetically, the feet could scuff the top of the other components too, if you're concerned about resale value.

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In a well ventilated entertainment center you should be fine. The threat is overheating so do not place all of these electronics in a closed off place or you will run into malfunctions due to the high temperatures. Typically you dont want your electronics to be hotter then 120 degrees and the way to avoid that is ait flow so the more space you give them the better off they will be and longer they will live.

it is safe to stack them just keep the wires separate and not tangled you wont have a problem