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Aavid Thermalloy Possible Group Buy

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#181
I want to share a few other comparative quotes with the members to help shed some light on just how competitive R-Theta is.

These are all quotes for the 65605 profile with no machining.

Thermal Solutions
EXT702854B X 8.00" Qty: 50pcs $72.18ea USD

Wakefield - Sold through Richardson Electronics
6274 cut to 10 inches and black anodized is $59.23 CAD/each based on a quantity of 100 pcs

Aavid Thermalloy - Sold through Richardson Electronics
725453B08000G is $74.75 Cad/each at 100 pcs MOQ

Anthony
 
#183
Re: Cut back

tbrooke said:
I cut back to one chassis but left the 4 sinks.

(F3 is progressing F5 is a ways off)

Could you clarify the FPE back panel

Tom
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Right, what is drilled out on the back panel? (fingers crossed for IEC inlet)

I downloaded e-viewer and the amp enlosure assembly, and I've got to say it looks great!

That Bulgin (blue) switch would look neat on the front panel.

Lastly, you mentioned your looking into feet. (that would be nice).
 
#184
Re: Re: Cut back

merlin2069er said:



Right, what is drilled out on the back panel? (fingers crossed for IEC inlet)

I downloaded e-viewer and the amp enlosure assembly, and I've got to say it looks great!

That Bulgin (blue) switch would look neat on the front panel.

Lastly, you mentioned your looking into feet. (that would be nice).
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I will second that IEC would be nice
 
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Re: Re: Re: Cut back

merlin2069er said:



Right, what is drilled out on the back panel? (fingers crossed for IEC inlet)

I downloaded e-viewer and the amp enlosure assembly, and I've got to say it looks great!

That Bulgin (blue) switch would look neat on the front panel.

Lastly, you mentioned your looking into feet. (that would be nice).
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tbrooke said:



I will second that IEC would be nice
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Definitely includes the standard IEC I did post a suggested layout in the form of a PDF earlier in this thread. I will repost a revise layout later tonight.

I hope to have my samples of the blue switch soon. I will put it in a panel and light it up, I will post a photo.


Anthony
 
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Re: rear plate

tbrooke said:
Is that a fuse holder and Bulgin switch above the IEC?

Or maybe do you have a parts list since I assume the holes contemplate a fairly specific size as to binding posts etc.
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I can post the dimensions when I get home tonight.

The RCA input jack is standard as is the Switch hole and the XLR connector. There are several mounting patterns available for the XLR I can specify which one I used.
I think holes used for Binding posts follow a standard for some WBT type posts. This can be changed, I will verify.

The small D hole is for an ETA Circuit Breaker Fairly standard.
The large hole is for a standard rocker switch, not Bulgin.
The square hole is Standard IEC Male 3 prong. I usually use a Corcom input/filter block.

Anthony
 
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non-anodized

Anthony, I went for the natural look because of the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor).

My phono preamp has a natural brushed aluminum face plate and I discovered one day that my thumbprints were all over it after I had positioned it.

Is there some method of laying a protective coat over the aluminum, such as lacquer or a clear anodized process?

Ahhh, and once this really gets off the ground, in honor of Canada, the first piece of music to be played on my F5 will be Rush! Maybe something from Caress of Steel😀
 
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Re: non-anodized

sonidos said:
Anthony, I went for the natural look because of the WAF (Wife Acceptance Factor).

My phono preamp has a natural brushed aluminum face plate and I discovered one day that my thumbprints were all over it after I had positioned it.

Is there some method of laying a protective coat over the aluminum, such as lacquer or a clear anodized process?

Ahhh, and once this really gets off the ground, in honor of Canada, the first piece of music to be played on my F5 will be Rush! Maybe something from Caress of Steel😀
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Untreated Aluminum can be protected from the fatty acids found on finger tips by rubbing in a fine macine oil intended to protect bare metals.

Another method is a clear laquer coat, it has to be sprayed in thin multiple coats to take properly or it will blemish, discolor or flake.

The alternative is to Clear Anodize Aluminum.

This photo I took of my preamp demonstrates the Laquer finish after sanding the panel in one direction only with fine sandpaper.

Preamp

Regards

Anthony
 
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Re: Canadian

tbrooke said:
It just dawned on me you're talking Canadian so I figure a full blown large chassis is about $322 Canadian or about $250 US.

Does that sound right?

Not bad - I may go back to two

Tom
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Mostly correct Tom, I have updated the wiki so it is clear. All prices are in $CAD with the exception of the Back Panel from FPE which is in $USD.

I agree in $USD it is quite a deal.

Regards

Anthony
 
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