New Monoblock chassis (sets!!!) from Modushop

[nautibuoy]

ZM, I'm saying that I like the way the current galaxy and dissipante enclosures work with nice discrete fastenings, just a handful of small bolts to secure the top plate that are visible. Why not just take one side of a galaxy and one side of a dissipante and mate them together?

 

[Zen Mod]

I'm not saying that you're wrong with your taste and stance

But, Gianluca already explained logic which dictated line of decisions and compromises they needed to make

This thread itself is showing how every single product needs to comply with broad list of requests and expectations ............ while we must be aware of fact that every single product is effective for producer only as long is sold in numbers big enough

if Modushop goes to zillion iterations of each basic products, that would result only in mess and higher prices, overall ....... every particular position being made in smaller series, thus being more expensive for final buyer

all in all , I'm content with their Catalogue; can't argue neither with that , nor ( especially) with bang for the buck

 

[nautibuoy]

It's fine ZM, I'm just expressing my opinion that I think a better outcome could have been achieved (perhaps financially for modushop too) by utilising the current product line instead of inventing something new (and, IMO, less attractive). I've bought a few enclosures from Gianluca, including some excellent customisation, and I'm sure I'll buy again but probably not this new product. I'll leave it there.

 

[Zen Mod]

I'm just thinking aloud, trying to find/understand logic

personally, I'm good with heatsink screws in any way....... not inclined to dismantle them that much often 🙂

 

[Analogico]

I think these chassis will be in high demand, especially ZenMod's iteration 1.
Wishfully they will have faceplates covering the heatsinks and UMS as an option.

Although it seems to me that I'm not as susceptible as nautibuoy to the issue of heatsink screws I'm also somewhat apprehensive with this matter.
Gianluca: Is it possible to see a more detailed picture of these screws on the outside of the heatsink?

Thanks.

 

[Russellc]

every room is good for pair of speakers and amp

now, you're trying to rationalize and justify addiction

Bingo. Thats what I do, multiple systems in various rooms. Sometimes one will not be fully functional from
borrowing a piece to try in another room, or if something needs worked on.

Russellc

 

[mbrennwa]

The heatsinks are mounted from the outside, we have made some holes between the fins.

That's perfect! I actually prefer this to mounting screws from inside, as the screws are much more accessible from the outside. Fixing screws from the inside is always a hassle, especially if PCBs and frames are getting in the way. With the narrower chassis, this would be even worse. Screws between the fins will hardly be visible. You can always countersink them to make them virtually invisible.

 

[Ben Mah]

Black heat sink, black screws deep between the fins. No one will notice them, especially when viewed from the front. 🙂

 

[Gianluca]

I think these chassis will be in high demand, especially ZenMod's iteration 1.
Wishfully they will have faceplates covering the heatsinks and UMS as an option.

Although it seems to me that I'm not as susceptible as nautibuoy to the issue of heatsink screws I'm also somewhat apprehensive with this matter.
Gianluca: Is it possible to see a more detailed picture of these screws on the outside of the heatsink?

Thanks.

Sure, here they are!

 

[TungstenAudio]

I like the new attachment screw arrangement. I also like the new ventilation slots.
I will be happy either way the thick front plates are configured.

 

[Zen Mod]

We plan to release this chassis around 1st - 2nd week of february 🙂

For now we plan to release a 4U/400 version only, if we see there is enough interest we could go for other models

Gianluca, all 3 iterations in same time - with 2 hsinks, with 1 hsink and heatsinkless?

 

[Gianluca]

Yes, that's correct. The 3mm side panel can be easily removed and one or two heatsinks can be mounted after.

We may opt for a "base chassis" with no heatsink and then the customer can choose as an option one or two extra heatsinks. By doing so, we let the final user choose the model they prefer

 

[Zen Mod]

yup, that would be best option - for ordering

one package , with 3 sub-options

can't wait to see it 🙂

 

[TungstenAudio]

I like this way as well. One base chassis with options for heatsinks and side panels.

 

[triode_al]

One improvement, Gianluca, if I may add:
the possibility to make a V-FET logo on the front 🙂
- hope that has no author rights.
I would of course very much welcome the offer of the V_FET houzing via Jason’s DIY-shop or your shop (we exchanged some emails about that last year; I keep my dingers crossed).

 

[Gianluca]

You'll be happy to know that there is a plan to make the original VFET chassis (without the "limited edition" text) available even to those who did not win nor partecipate in the lottery 🙂 These will be both available on the DIYAudio Store and our store for EU members

 

[TungstenAudio]

^ This is excellent news!
I really like that chassis.

 

[chede]

Me too 🙂

This a perfect and lovely medium-sized power amp chassis, ideal for amps with external PSUs ... 😉

Regards, Claas

 

[Robin De Wolf]

Excellent news Gianluca, that must have been a recent decision (or at least to inform the masses) 😉

 

[Zen Mod]

@Gianluca

I did found front plate mounting with 4 headless screws ( then split washers+nuts) much easier in many cases, as front plate is usually last thing I'm putting on (with everything already mounted inside the amp, so maneuvering with screwdriver is somewhat tricky)........... logically top plate is really last one but let ignore that

I did forgot but now it came to my mind (when Pepennino posted his picture ) to ask you - is it possible that Modu includes these 4 headless screws and 4 nuts in every package?

Increase price for E or two and we are all happy