Well, I don't want to make a deadline, but I will not proceed with the order if I won't collect enough funds. The money from additional items and shipping will provide some extra cash, even if not enough orders were made. I understand that some of you will decide to buy later, but I need at least 3/4 of the cash outlay for chassis units, before ordering. The lead time is about 3 weeks, so I will be collecting any outstanding payments in a meantime.
So whoever can pay now, please do it 😉
To speed things a bit, as well to make shure I didn't overlooked any contribution, I will be posting a list of people who already made the payments: http://www.diyaudio.com/wiki/index.php?page=NI+GC+Chassis+Group+Order
So whoever can pay now, please do it 😉
To speed things a bit, as well to make shure I didn't overlooked any contribution, I will be posting a list of people who already made the payments: http://www.diyaudio.com/wiki/index.php?page=NI+GC+Chassis+Group+Order
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Peter,
I understand you're busy with the GainClone chassis. What is your time line for other chassis? Say, for BOSOZ? Your web site did not give any hint.
Peter,
I understand you're busy with the GainClone chassis. What is your time line for other chassis? Say, for BOSOZ? Your web site did not give any hint.
I don't think there would be enough demand for BOSOZ chassis to generate another group buy. But I can always do custom jobs😉
Well, the gainclone chassis might work for lots of different smaller projects. For the Bsoz, a person could buy 2 chassis, one undrilled, and use that one for the power supply. (with an LED of course) Expensive, but would look and work incredible.
It seems like the existing chassis would work well for a Foreplay tube pre amp for example, as it is.
Peter, you have a website and a business now, why not eventually make a bigger chassis that is full width, which would cover most remaining projects such as the BSOZ. A bigger chassis would even work for larger tube power amps, since most of the big stuff is on top, and the top is thick enough to support it.
There is only one other catagory: Huge class A amps, and that would probably be a good catagory to stay away from 😉
Incidentely, Plitron list a chassis made from 1/8" aluminum and with a VERY thick front panel, beautifully finished, all around, that is HUGE for $200
It seems like the existing chassis would work well for a Foreplay tube pre amp for example, as it is.
Peter, you have a website and a business now, why not eventually make a bigger chassis that is full width, which would cover most remaining projects such as the BSOZ. A bigger chassis would even work for larger tube power amps, since most of the big stuff is on top, and the top is thick enough to support it.
There is only one other catagory: Huge class A amps, and that would probably be a good catagory to stay away from 😉
Incidentely, Plitron list a chassis made from 1/8" aluminum and with a VERY thick front panel, beautifully finished, all around, that is HUGE for $200
Actually, Integrated GC chassis is perfectly good for BOSOZ, you don't even need a separate PS (just a few more holes in a back). Transformer stays where it is and PS caps are on the other side of shaft extenders, along the sides. The active circuitry of BOSOZ is so simple that the space to fit it inside is not a problem. If there is enough intererst, I can come up with modified version to accomodate everything that is needed for that preamp in the GC chassis.
While Plitron chassis is fine, it is not a "specialized" product😉
While Plitron chassis is fine, it is not a "specialized" product😉
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Of course not- it doesn't show the Loooove of a Specialized product 😀
Yet it is an option for those that need a large (huge ) chassis
No offense, Peter but there won't be any cost saving if it's not a group buy for BOSOZ chassis. After all, this is a group order thread.
The gainclone chassis looks excellent to me except that I need something that is a little bit bigger that would fit signal and power supply in there just like what variac has suggested.
The gainclone chassis looks excellent to me except that I need something that is a little bit bigger that would fit signal and power supply in there just like what variac has suggested.
Why not use this type of chassis: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5485&highlight=
It cost me CAD$40 and is big enough for a preamp. 1/8 anodized front panel, 1/16 everything else, painted black. With right knobs and printing, it looks pretty good.
BTW, if you multiply thickness by 2, you will get equivalent to Plitron chassis (in many ways).😉
It cost me CAD$40 and is big enough for a preamp. 1/8 anodized front panel, 1/16 everything else, painted black. With right knobs and printing, it looks pretty good.
BTW, if you multiply thickness by 2, you will get equivalent to Plitron chassis (in many ways).😉
Stupid question time:
Does the $150 kit include the side panels, shaft extenders, AC inlet, etc. or are these separate items?
Does the $150 kit include the side panels, shaft extenders, AC inlet, etc. or are these separate items?
If you check the order form, you'll notice that those are separate items, priced separately. $150 chassis includes all hardware required to put it together and LED.
http://www.specializedkits.com/groupbuy.html
http://www.specializedkits.com/groupbuy.html
I noticed that. I thought those were separate prices for those who just want some parts and not necessarily the chassis. Thanks for clarifying.
My friend ordered one of your pots. I'm not clear if they are in stock or whether you are waiting for a minimum number of orders to get these also. If you are waiting- he and I need toknow so we can get a temp replacement so we can hear our amps!!!
If they are in stock- why I'll get one tooo.
Mark
If they are in stock- why I'll get one tooo.
Mark
I'll be getting them from Percy, so it's probably better for you to order from him directly.
I also have two of those Taiwanese attenuators (22K) for sale, if you interested. ($45 ea.).
I also have two of those Taiwanese attenuators (22K) for sale, if you interested. ($45 ea.).
Coming back to the subject of the knobs, those Classe knobs look pretty good when recess is made for them. Maybe that's the way to go with Integrated chassis? I could do half/half recess/no recess and offer Classe knobs as a part of a kit.
I could also provide silkscreening at no extra cost with SPECIALIZED Integrated Amp and Sources/Volume (including dots) on front panel. What you see in a pic is a front panel made by the local source that will do the Integrated chassis (same finish).
Any comments welcome.
I could also provide silkscreening at no extra cost with SPECIALIZED Integrated Amp and Sources/Volume (including dots) on front panel. What you see in a pic is a front panel made by the local source that will do the Integrated chassis (same finish).
Any comments welcome.
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Yeah, I like it too. The only limitation here is if I'm providing the panels with recess (it is made for 1" knobs), people will be unable to use smaller sizes (of knobs), but I don't think this would be very common occurence.
Very nice, peter 
I already ordered and paid. How would you manage the change in orders? Knobs, recesses etc?
I already ordered and paid. How would you manage the change in orders? Knobs, recesses etc?
I guess, I will soon post some info on knobs order. Anybody who'll decide on ordering the knobs, will be getting recessed panels as well. This don't have to be decided yet, as I don't think they will be manufacturing them untill at least 2 weeks from now.
I will proceed with the chassis order on Monday. Having Brian's boards, I want to make one more prototype to make sure everything works fine. There will be at least 50 pcs. ordered. So far, I received payments for approx. 25 units. This is enough to guarantee future sales.
The order form specifies some options (blank panels, Cardas patented posts). The order will be made based on the forms I receive untill that time. After that, there will be no options, just standard layout (as in the pictures).
So if you are hesitant with payment, you can still forward the forms and pay later. I won't need your money untill I take the delivery of the chassis units, which is at least 3 weeks form this Monday 😉.
The order form specifies some options (blank panels, Cardas patented posts). The order will be made based on the forms I receive untill that time. After that, there will be no options, just standard layout (as in the pictures).
So if you are hesitant with payment, you can still forward the forms and pay later. I won't need your money untill I take the delivery of the chassis units, which is at least 3 weeks form this Monday 😉.
I really like the recessed Classe knobs for the front panel. They appear to be a more appropiated length when recessed, comparing with the previous pictures.
My question is, how do you attach the knob if the set screw is recessed. Do you attach the knob to the shaft extender before putting it into the chassis?
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Brian
My question is, how do you attach the knob if the set screw is recessed. Do you attach the knob to the shaft extender before putting it into the chassis?
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Brian
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