| weinstro |
Somewhat related to the recent thread on heatsinks, what do you all recommend for chassis?
I'm quickly coming to realize that the most daunting aspect of a DIY effort is the mechanical layout and chassis design. So, I'm looking for some suggestions for nice quality steel chassis.
One approach is to scavenge the chassis of a suitably sized dead amplifier. But even dead amps on e-Bay can command quite a few bucks as many bidders seem to hope that the seller is an idiot and the only thing needed to resurrect the amp is to replace a fuse.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
Regards,
Rob Weinstock |
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| JasonL |
| Chassis For what..! A aleph or something.. |
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| weinstro |
Sorry -- I should have been more clear, I suppose...
200 watt per channel, Class AB stereo power amplifier.
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| LukasLouw |
Page 3 of the August issue of Nuts and Volts has a Halted Specialty ad. Look in the far right column, 3rd item from the top.....
1U rack chassis, 2 for US$19.95. If interested, make sure to mention the Nuts and Volts ad, as teh online price is $19.95 each.
I ordered a bunch just to have, the price is certainly right :)
The order taker was kind enough to get one from the warehouse when I asked him quations about condition and holes, doesn't sound too beat up. Apperently they've been gutted of whatever electronics was in them, with small 3 lights on the front panel, a bunch of holes for BNCs, RJ45s and so on, on the back.
www.halted.com HSC#19437
Lukas |
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| bmcevers |
| If you don't mind paying a little more, sescom.com has some nice rack mount aluminum chassis for under $100. |
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| saurus |
I've had great luck with these folks - new 3u units for $60 - $70.
www.par-metal.com |
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| sam9 |
Definately take a look at HSC as mentioned above. I live about 10-15 min from the shop. They often have a pile of surplus comm units stacked out frot (old routers, switches etc). I bought one for $20, took out all the insides except for the power entry module, tore off the front plate ang replaced it with piece of aluminum. Voila! A very well constructed amplifier enclosere.
I don't know if Illl ever need it but, kept the power supply because the transformers look like they may be useful some day. If that's the case, then I will have an indusrial strength enclosre for a net cost of zero. |
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| tiroth |
| Thanks for the HSC deal. Best thing I've seen since All Elec had those Alesis rackmounts. These look to be in worse shape, but are bigger, cheaper and almost a blank slate, so I'm calling it even. |
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| LukasLouw |
Well, I received the 4 chassis from HSC Yesterday, and they're a little beat up, no dents or such, but lots of scratches on teh top plate. Can't say that I'm disappointed, as they only cost me about US$13 each with shipping.
Lukas |
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| cowanrg |
| what exactly can you fit into a 1U case though? its much too short for any of my projects... |
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| jeffry_widjaja |
if u look for professional amps look and will spending more money for cosmetic you can look at www.atisearch-anodizes.com
great success:bigeyes: |
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