You probably will want to get some kind of audio rack eventually, even if it is just a cheap one, to space out your components and give your amp some room to breathe. In the mean time, how about putting the amp on top of the CD player?

Quote Originally Posted by Geoffcin
It could lead to premature failure of your amp or worse. Also, keep all line level components away from your amp. My amp is 4ft from my CD player, and preamp. If you stack components use a well made audio rack with good spacing.