Onkyo TX-SR606 Receiver on its side

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This may seem like a very silly question, but I've just had my system installed into a tight space and it won't fit due to not enough allowance of cable bending requirements, so I was wondering if my receiver would function perfectly well if it was positioned on its side?

 

[Anonymous]

I used to have a 605 and it used to get really hot so I would say it would overheat causing problems and premature failure.

 

[Andrew Everard]

Can't remember offhand if the 606 has vents in its side panels, but I'd agree with our Roman friend that it would be a bad idea - the receiver's designed to have a cooling airflow from bottom to top, not to mention probably not having the mounting hardware for the internal components designed for the extra strain when it's used on its side.

 

[Anonymous]

Many thanks chaps for your swift replies. It does get rather hot so I'm sure you're both right. I'll revert to plan B.

Thanks again