Need to source a PSU chassis - simple steel

[phrarod]

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]

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

 

[Matt BH]

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]

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]

Thanks!

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