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#234117 - 20/09/2004 17:26 Empeg standing face up bad?
SonicSnoop addict Registered: 29/06/2002 Posts: 531 Loc: Triangle, VA	I have noticed somewhere that having the empeg player on face up is bad, I was wondering if someone could confirm/explain why this is so? A installation I am coming up with using batteries would best have the empeg that way but I dont want to do it if it is bad. Thanks! _________________________ -D Modifying and Tweaking is a journey, not a destination................................ MKIIa : 60gig - 040103286 - Blue - v2 + PCATS tuner MKIIa : 20gig - 040103260 - Blue - v3a8 + Mark Lord Special Edition Cherry Dock
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#234118 - 20/09/2004 17:32 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: SonicSnoop]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31565 Loc: Seattle, WA	The answer is in the usual place. In fact, I think I'm going to update that FAQ entry a tad, based on memory of a recent thread here on the board. _________________________ Tony Fabris
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#234119 - 20/09/2004 17:34 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: SonicSnoop]
JBjorgen carpal tunnel Registered: 19/01/2002 Posts: 3582 Loc: Columbus, OH	Mostly has to do with how the hard disk shock absorption system was designed to work. If you'll be getting a lot of bumps when it is mounted that way, it may be an issue. Otherwise, it should work fine. EDIT: yeah...what he said _________________________ ~ John
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#234120 - 20/09/2004 17:36 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: SonicSnoop]
mdavey enthusiast Registered: 06/03/2003 Posts: 269 Loc: Wellingborough, UK	It puts strain on the spindle in the harddisk(s) in a way that for which they weren't designed. The Empeg tray is at a slight angle to compensate for the slight angle it would be mounted in a car dash. Here is a more complete answer: FAQ entry Edit: blimey - I'll be taking "quick typist" off my C.V now Edited by mdavey (20/09/2004 17:42) _________________________ Michael Ex-owner of stolen empeg #030102741
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#234121 - 20/09/2004 17:45 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: mdavey]
JBjorgen carpal tunnel Registered: 19/01/2002 Posts: 3582 Loc: Columbus, OH	All that said, I'm one of the people mentioned in the FAQ as running outside the recommended limits. Roughly 3.5 years now running at roughly 45 degrees with no problems. Picture Gallery _________________________ ~ John
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#234122 - 20/09/2004 22:46 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: JBjorgen]
wfaulk carpal tunnel Registered: 25/12/2000 Posts: 16706 Loc: Raleigh, NC US	I also used to run the empeg out-of-spec (tilted slightly face-down) and did so for many years (4 or so?) with no problems. _________________________ Bitt Faulk
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#234123 - 21/09/2004 12:45 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: wfaulk]
SonicSnoop addict Registered: 29/06/2002 Posts: 531 Loc: Triangle, VA	What I plan on doing is finding a bag/case of some kind that I can mount the empeg and batteries in and with a sled for wiring it all up so I can listen to it on the go. Most of the time it could be laid down flat but being carried it would be face up. Ill just make sure not to play it much if at all with it face up. _________________________ -D Modifying and Tweaking is a journey, not a destination................................ MKIIa : 60gig - 040103286 - Blue - v2 + PCATS tuner MKIIa : 20gig - 040103260 - Blue - v3a8 + Mark Lord Special Edition Cherry Dock
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#234124 - 21/09/2004 14:13 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: SonicSnoop]
jmwking old hand Registered: 27/02/2003 Posts: 770 Loc: Washington, DC metro	Um... Wouldn't it be easier to just get a Karma? -jk
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#234125 - 21/09/2004 14:13 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: SonicSnoop]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31565 Loc: Seattle, WA	Quote: What I plan on doing is finding a bag/case of some kind that I can mount the empeg and batteries in When you do this, make sure it's got room to breathe. Too much heat can kill a hard disk. _________________________ Tony Fabris
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#234126 - 21/09/2004 14:14 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: jmwking]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31565 Loc: Seattle, WA	Quote: Wouldn't it be easier to just get a Karma? Yeah, agreed. _________________________ Tony Fabris
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#234127 - 21/09/2004 15:29 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: tfabris]
SonicSnoop addict Registered: 29/06/2002 Posts: 531 Loc: Triangle, VA	Quote: Quote: What I plan on doing is finding a bag/case of some kind that I can mount the empeg and batteries in When you do this, make sure it's got room to breathe. Too much heat can kill a hard disk. I planed on cutting out holes and mounting fans. Im just doing it to do it. I really dont need it portable, just thought it would be fun to try. everyone seems to have lil projects going and since i cant program for it i just thought id do this _________________________ -D Modifying and Tweaking is a journey, not a destination................................ MKIIa : 60gig - 040103286 - Blue - v2 + PCATS tuner MKIIa : 20gig - 040103260 - Blue - v3a8 + Mark Lord Special Edition Cherry Dock
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#234128 - 21/09/2004 15:31 Re: Empeg standing face up bad? [Re: SonicSnoop]
tfabris carpal tunnel Registered: 20/12/1999 Posts: 31565 Loc: Seattle, WA	Quote: everyone seems to have lil projects going and since i cant program for it i just thought id do this Ah, a very noble cause indeed. You have our full support. _________________________ Tony Fabris
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