AC Infinity Aircom S8 - Component Cooling System
Category: Accessories
Rear-Exhaust Cooling for a Full-Width Receiver Shelf
The AC Infinity AIRCOM S8 is a 17-inch component cooling fan. It sits on top of a receiver or amplifier and moves the heat out of the cabinet. Three dual-ball bearing blowers deliver up to 160 CFM at a rated 24 dBA, and the steel chassis is just 1.5 inches tall.
AC Infinity built it for gear that lives in a cabinet or on a tight shelf. The three blowers pull heat out of the component and push it out the back, so the cabinet needs an opening at the rear. It is sized for full-width receivers, processors and amplifiers, and the steel frame carries 30 pounds of gear on top.
Setup takes minutes. Plug in the included 6-foot power adapter, set the fan on the component, and press a button. Nothing is mounted, screwed or wired inside your equipment, and there is no app to install.
How the Thermal Trigger Does the Thinking
Four Modes and Four Speeds From Two Buttons
The front controller has a Mode button and a Speed button. Mode cycles through ON, AUTO, SMART and OFF. In AUTO the fans start at 88°F and stop at 84°F. In SMART they slow one step for every 2°F the reading sits below 88°F. Speed sets one of four levels. Settings survive a power outage.
Silicone Mounts and 67,000-Hour Bearings
Each blower uses a PWM-controlled motor and dual ball bearings rated for 67,000 hours. The blowers hang on silicone mounts, so vibration does not reach the enclosure. Aluminum and cold-rolled steel let you stack up to 30 pounds of gear on top. The unit draws 8.8 watts from a 12-volt adapter.
Who Is This Component Cooling Fan Best For?
- Owners of a hot-running AV receiver — up to 160 CFM pulled through the vents, so thermal shutdowns stop interrupting movie night
- Amplifier owners short on shelf space — an amp up to 30 pounds sits right on top, so it stays cool without taking a second shelf
- Anyone who values quiet — 24 dBA at full speed, and slower SMART speeds below 88°F, mean you hear the movie, not the fan
- Set-and-forget users — the trigger points and speeds are built in, so nothing needs an app, a probe or a schedule
- Your gear sits in a fully closed cabinet — the AIRCOM S8 needs the warm air to leave the cabinet, so it belongs on open shelving or in a vented cabinet. If yours is sealed, an open rack from our audio racks gives the same gear room to breathe
How Does It Connect to Your System?
Plug the adapter into a wall outlet or a power conditioner, then into the jack on the back of the fan. Set the AIRCOM S8 on top of the component with its exhaust facing the back of the cabinet, and leave the rear opening clear. Press Mode for AUTO or SMART, then Speed to pick a level.
No wiring, no software, no drilling.
Pairs Well With
The AIRCOM S8 protects whatever runs hot in your system:
- Home theater receivers — the component most likely to overheat in a cabinet
- Stereo amplifiers — Class A and Class AB amps run warm by design and last longer kept cool
- Audio racks — an open rack gives the exhausted air somewhere to go
- Power conditioners — a spare outlet for the fan adapter alongside your gear
Frequently Asked Questions
What comes in the box?
The AIRCOM S8 fan system and a 6-foot power adapter for a standard wall outlet. Nothing else is needed.
How loud is it?
AC Infinity rates it at 24 dBA at full speed. In SMART mode the blowers slow down as the temperature drops, so they run quieter most of the time.
Does my cabinet need ventilation?
Air has to get out. An open-back cabinet, a rear vent panel or open shelving all work, because this model pushes heat out the rear.
What is the warranty?
AC Infinity covers the fan system for two years from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship.
See It in Action
Calibrator David Susilo shows the AIRCOM S8 in place on his AV equipment and explains the rear-exhaust layout:
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