-=> Quoting Gordon Gilbert to Andres Valloud <=-
 GG> So why seperates in this case?  Because a 600 watt amp puts
 GG> off a lot of heat, it will shorten the life span of the pre-amp if
 GG> kept in the same case.  Seperating is good when large amounts of heat
 GG> are involved.  
 
Don't forget the advantage of separate grounded cases to keep the 
"crosstalk" and interaction to a minimum between units.
 GG> Your typical DJ's have to provide sound for large areas
 GG> and many people and therefore usually needs large amounts of power and
 GG> so use seperates as to extend the life of the equipment.
Sorry, but I just had to mention that typical DJs are more concerned
with high SPLs than accurate reproduction. I don't remember hearing a 
DJ system that was *really* accurate, and most are awful!
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