I did read them.... But when you have a 1 1/2 DIN mounting hole and you need to mount the empeg and an EQ.... Heat builds up. I live in Florida- Don't use heaters here. And what I said was: the unit gets too hot to HOLD your hand on. And it does!! (before the fan installation of course) You also have an MK1 -(Not sure of the differences) anyhow you all get so defensive. Don't get me wrong I love the Empeg!!! see some of my earlyer posts. It just needs a fan in some installations.
It's better to err on the side of caution and add the fan than not. Cooler tempertures will also aid in the life of all componets affected. I connected the fan to the incomming accessory lead and ground.

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