Ultimate 4U 500mm Chassis - Who is interested?

[TungstenAudio]

A 2.5U is for when a 2U is too small, and a 3U is larger than necessary. They do exist, just not in the store.

 

[AudioSan]

Not quite sure what a 2.5U is since one isn't listed in the store.

I guess I have been assuming that this 400mm 4U would have the same UMS drilled heatsinks and back plate as the standard Deluxe 4U and at a price in between the Deluxe 4U and Deluxe 5U. If I am reading the pricing in the store correctly, adding those features to a 3U or 2U quickly boosts the price about the Deluxe versions.

But you are right, the M2x doesn't need the height of a 4U but a dual mono build does need that 400mm depth, or at least my fat hands need that much space to connect the wires.

This chassis is 500mm deep. Not 400mm.

 

[PaulInWA]

This chassis is massive overkill for an M2x. An M2x can easily fit in a 2.5U by 400mm deep, with a full dual-mono PSU. But don't let that stop you.

This chassis is 500mm deep. Not 400mm.

Thanks for pointing that out. I simply assumed it was the same depth as the Deluxe 5U chassis. I don't need the extra 100mm in depth so cancel my indication of interest.

 

[TungstenAudio]

It looks like there may be some interesting SIT based designs that can take advantage of this massive chassis. In addition to the Singing Bush and SIT-3X, Papa has suggested other high power possibilities.

 

[AlexRivera]

I thought I would have a ton of space, guess what??

I don’t... but I’m loving it!!

 

[ozorfis]

Uhh that´s a black beauty.

 

[zman01]

AlexRivera,

That's a good looking build you're putting together.

 

[2 picoDumbs]

I thought I would have a ton of space, guess what??

I don’t... but I’m loving it!!

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Looking good.

 

[AlexRivera]

Thanks folks!!

Still a long way to go but getting there.

Cheers!

 

[dantwomey]

Can we take a shot at round 2?

 

[ItsAllInMyHead]

Someone that wants one or more of the chassis could simply contact Gianluca directly and ask what the breakdowns would be at various quantities and/or if they'd remain the same and start a list of committed additional parties. 2 picoDumbs has already done the hard work. Only a polite suggestion. I won't be organizing.

 

[Mrdrewk]

Extra chassis $360 + shipping

I bought two of these amp chassis thinking I’d use the second one for another project. But I do t see that happening anytime soon, and don’t have the space to store it. I’m happy to let it got for cost plus shipping.

The case plus shipping, after Euro conversion, was $360. So that’s what I’ll let it go for.

Let me know if I should post this elsewhere.

 

[mordikai]

pm sent

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Anyone want to share some pics of their build progress.

It's been a while since someone posted.

 

[Mrdrewk]

Here's my initial build along with v2 of the layout wire routing.

I've been having some minor hum issues, and got them partially sorted out. The next step I can take will be swapping the PSU with transformer front to back. Perhaps getting a smaller transformer. Chasing a hum has been pretty frustrating!

But you can see the case looks great. In case anyone is wondering, I included the vector art files and font in the zip attachment.

zip file contains:
stop font tff
ai, dwg, dxf, and PDF files types

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Love the front panel work.

Looks awesome.

 

[Zen Mod]

DuD

 

[ozorfis]

Yass that front panel looks good.

Don´t know if I´m in a position to give advice - but you can still ignore it :

Regarding Humm: NTC 60 between PSU ground and case, maybe a little more twisting on transformer wires.

Maybe some rubber grommets for the wires through the base plate as mighty ZM once told me. Maybe output devices to bottom for better thermal distribution.

 

[codyt]

I believe he has output devices on the bottom as well

 

[ozorfis]

Yep that is correct it´s a F5T - so ignore the part with the ouput devices