AudioSector-chip amp kits, dacs, chassis

[Peter Daniel]

And now, for comparison, how metal DAC chassis is built.

There are large pads on the bottom of the board to attach custom made RCA jacks mounts.

 

[Peter Daniel]

That assembly slides into 2 x 3" aluminum tubing, the board is attached to the bottom using six 1/4" standoffs. That locks the front plate in position.

 

[Peter Daniel]

The power access module has been modified with addition of threaded inserts.

 

[Peter Daniel]

That allows attachment of rear panel.

 

[Peter Daniel]

And here's the complete chassis.

 

[LTK]

Very nice cases Pete I'm impressed! they look a bit different to those plastic things you see with those Nos dacs on ebay

Keep up the good work

 

[schmalex]

Hi Peter,
You may have answered this in the original Patek thread, but I can't seem to find it.

Where do you get your perforated metal for the top of your "Patek" line? Metal supermarkets? What is the thickness and hole diameter?
Thanks,
Alex

 

[Peter Daniel]

The holes are 0.1" dia with a pitch of 0.190 and 0.330" (diamond pattern), 0.40 thick.

I got that particular material surplus, but will need to buy more. The Metal Supermarkets can order it for you from that place: http://www.diamondman.com/index.html

 

[i.j.russell]

That assembly slides into 2 x 3" aluminum tubing, the board is attached to the bottom using six 1/4" standoffs. That locks the front plate in position.

2 x 3 ordered.

Have you got diagrams with sizes for the front and rear panels?

 

[Peter Daniel]

Yeah, I got the drawings and can email them to you.

However, the DAC in a wooden enclosure sounds better, and even better without any enclosure (that's how I'm using mine).

 

[karma]

peter where can i pic up square aluminum tubing in ontario?

 

[Peter Daniel]

Metal Supermarkets have several outlets across Ontario. Also, Access Metals.

 

[karma]

sweet found one in my area.

Jeff Vanderweyst
2100 Oxford Street East
London, ON N5V4A4
Phone: (519)659-1212
Fax: (519)659-1213
london@metalsupermarkets.com

http://data.gointranet.com/cgi-bin/unitloc/metal/locator.cgi?cpage=main.html&cu=london&cl=16

thanks

 

[karma]

what grit do you recommend for sanding fresh cut aluminum. to give it that nice smooth finish?

 

[Studley]

Peter
given the increasing interest in computer audio, have you any plans to add a USB (preferably direct USB-12S) input to your NOS DAC?

 

[Peter Daniel]

what grit do you recommend for sanding fresh cut aluminum. to give it that nice smooth finish?

I use 100 on a belt sander.

given the increasing interest in computer audio, have you any plans to add a USB (preferably direct USB-12S) input to your NOS DAC?

I surely think about it, and eventually it will be implemented.

 

[rabbitz]

Thanks for the info on the DAC Peter.

No sooner I ordered the DAC just over a week ago and it was here....... via Canada Post and 5 working days to Oz.

 

[karma]

2 x 3 ordered.

Have you got diagrams with sizes for the front and rear panels?

Yeah, I got the drawings and can email them to you.

if you get a chance may i get a copy?

thanks

 

[i.j.russell]

Yeah, I got the drawings and can email them to you.

However, the DAC in a wooden enclosure sounds better, and even better without any enclosure (that's how I'm using mine).

Yes please. My email is i dot j dot russell at tesco dot net.

I am going to build both enclosures and see which I like best. Unfortunately, domestic arrangements require an enclosure.

 

[Peter Daniel]

Here it is. Please note that the RCAs openings are only good for Cardas lower line, with custom made attachment. For dual PCB mount, the hole location and size are different.