Need to source a PSU chassis - simple steel

phrarod · 5th July 2010, 05:21 PM

I need to source a steel chassis for the mono supplies for my pre. Something simple as the enclosed pictures. Like the typical brushed silver faceplate but I guess that might have to be sourced elsewhere.

phrarod · 5th July 2010, 08:28 PM

Or aluminum - since everything on this board seems to prefer that as a solution of chassis materials.

Matt.B.H. · 5th July 2010, 08:57 PM

If you are looking for a more normal type chassis then an instrument type case should be fine. I have more trouble getting tube type chassis these days.

The alloy front panel could be made pretty easily or there are companys that can make them using CNC for a reasonable price straight from a drawing.

Sorry dont have any links but a search should find them. I use Farnell a fair bit over here for cases etc. So you should have no probs with Mouser, Digikey etc.

Another option that I have used before is to buy some obscure test equipment from ebay just for the case, the bonus is all the gubbins you get inside. The downside is a bit of metalwork and possibly painting to get it right.

Cheers Matt.

Bigun · 5th July 2010, 09:24 PM

For steel and Al chasis try Hammond.
Hammond Mfg. - Small Enclosure Index

They distribute through the following:

Angela Instruments Online Catalog - Home
DigiKey Corp. | Electronic Components Distributor | United States Home Page
chassis_hammond_aluminium

phrarod · 5th July 2010, 09:43 PM

Thanks!

I also found this place in the meantime. http://www.thlaudio.com/indexE.htm

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5th July 2010, 08:28 PM	#2
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Or aluminum - since everything on this board seems to prefer that as a solution of chassis materials.

5th July 2010, 08:57 PM	#3
Matt.B.H. diyAudio Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cheltenham	If you are looking for a more normal type chassis then an instrument type case should be fine. I have more trouble getting tube type chassis these days. The alloy front panel could be made pretty easily or there are companys that can make them using CNC for a reasonable price straight from a drawing. Sorry dont have any links but a search should find them. I use Farnell a fair bit over here for cases etc. So you should have no probs with Mouser, Digikey etc. Another option that I have used before is to buy some obscure test equipment from ebay just for the case, the bonus is all the gubbins you get inside. The downside is a bit of metalwork and possibly painting to get it right. Cheers Matt.

5th July 2010, 09:43 PM	#5
phrarod diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2005	Thanks! I also found this place in the meantime. http://www.thlaudio.com/indexE.htm

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