OK, I understand. Thank you for taking the time to point this out to me.
found it, thank you!
Thank you very much for your feedback mbrennwa!
I see the point about the size now and will think about the design again 🙄. But why would you add more heatsinks to a case that has just a single channel?
I will definately install speaker protection then!
I see the point about the size now and will think about the design again 🙄. But why would you add more heatsinks to a case that has just a single channel?
Thank you for sharing. I did not know this could happen. I am glad your home did not catch fire and that noone was hurt.
I will definately install speaker protection then!
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More heatsink means more capacity for idle dissipation, which means higher bias, which usually means better sound.
Thank you very much for your feedback mbrennwa!
I see the point about the size now and will think about the design again 🙄. But why would you add more heatsinks to a case that has just a single channel?
Thank you for sharing. I did not know this could happen. I am glad your home did not catch fire and that noone was hurt.
Understand everyone's position, mine is I dont, well havent used speaker protection as of yet. I recently had some boards made from another members gerbers, so that may change.
As of yet I have never had trouble like this....the cautionary tale all seemed to have missed here is: Don't leave home with your Class A (or any amp for that matter) still turned on...😱
Russellc
Progress update
Hi everyone,
just to let you know, the amplifier chassis is progressing. Attached are pictures from this weekend, when I drilled 480 holes into the top and bottom plates.
Plenty of aluminium shavings were created as a byproduct of the drilling process. Even tiny shavings are very sharp and cling to clothing and shoes. Drilling aluminium is incredibly dirty.
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I also had assembled most parts to see whether my drilled wholes were sufficiently accurate. It already resembled a box, although I have not taken pictures.
The next steps will be to drill non-standard holes and openings. Until now I have only drilled M5 and M6 screw holes. Following that, I will have it sandblasted and powder coated at a local workshop.
Hi everyone,
just to let you know, the amplifier chassis is progressing. Attached are pictures from this weekend, when I drilled 480 holes into the top and bottom plates.
Plenty of aluminium shavings were created as a byproduct of the drilling process. Even tiny shavings are very sharp and cling to clothing and shoes. Drilling aluminium is incredibly dirty.
😀I also had assembled most parts to see whether my drilled wholes were sufficiently accurate. It already resembled a box, although I have not taken pictures.
The next steps will be to drill non-standard holes and openings. Until now I have only drilled M5 and M6 screw holes. Following that, I will have it sandblasted and powder coated at a local workshop.
