Empeg standing face up bad?

Posted by: SonicSnoop

Empeg standing face up bad? - 20/09/2004 17:26

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!
Posted by: tfabris

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 20/09/2004 17:32

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.
Posted by: JBjorgen

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 20/09/2004 17:34

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
Posted by: mdavey

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 20/09/2004 17:36

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
Posted by: JBjorgen

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 20/09/2004 17:45

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.
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Posted by: wfaulk

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 20/09/2004 22:46

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.
Posted by: SonicSnoop

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 21/09/2004 12:45

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.
Posted by: jmwking

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 21/09/2004 14:13

Um... Wouldn't it be easier to just get a Karma?

-jk
Posted by: tfabris

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 21/09/2004 14:13

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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.
Posted by: tfabris

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 21/09/2004 14:14

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Wouldn't it be easier to just get a Karma?


Yeah, agreed.
Posted by: SonicSnoop

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 21/09/2004 15:29

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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
Posted by: tfabris

Re: Empeg standing face up bad? - 21/09/2004 15:31

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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.