Sure, we have already started working on the front panels but not all have been machined so I can keep some aside.
While we are at it I am attaching a video and a picture I have taken today 🙂
Video
Some people have asked me if it's still possible to purchase the chassis even if they were not present in the original preorder list and the answer is of course! We always produce some extra ones so any latecomer is welcome to join
As I've said to other members who have asked me the exact same question, I am more than happy to produce something like that but in order to do it we need DXF drawings of how the chassis needs to be made. I am afraid "something similar to this but 2U and with different side panels" is not enough.
I am not a designer and I cannot help much with this as you guys know a lot better than would need to be in the chassis when it comes to holes, text or other details, if somebody wants to step up and help with this I say make yourself known!
Hi ZM, if or when you come out of that rabbit hole, might you be able to make DXF drawings of a 'pre-amp' chassis that would match with the V-FET power amplifier? [I understand you have collaborated before with Gianluca on the lopsided chassis.] ?? 
Gianluca, there is no size information on your site of the V-FET chassis; and the DIY store gives nothing either.
Could you please give the [inner] dimensions?
I just lent out my V-FET build for some to enjoy untill monday, so I can't measure it up myself.
Could you please give the [inner] dimensions?
I just lent out my V-FET build for some to enjoy untill monday, so I can't measure it up myself.
Do we have a volunteer?
Sure, it's 201x165x300. Front panel is 291x180 and rear panel is 216x165
I confirm we still have a couple of front panels which don't have the "V" engraving so if you don't want it or want something else feel free to let me know
Very beautiful: 291 : 180 = 1.6166666..... , is almost equal to the golden section: (1 + √5) : 2 = 1.6180339887...... (irrational number)
I don’t have any need for a matching preamp chassis. I doubt any of the other preamp projects I’m planning would fit in a chassis that size.
However, my first inclination would be to just use Galaxy 2U side stock as a starting point.
Cut the sides to match the depth of the VFET chassis.
Use the same top and bottom covers as used on the VFET amp.
If you wanted the width to match the amp chassis full width including the heatsinks then wider covers would be needed.
Make appropriately sized 10mm front and 3mm rear panels.
This is assuming it can all be done in silver and aluminum is acceptable.
I have always done my own drilling, machining and actually quiet a lot of fabrication related to my cases.
My needs are probably simpler than others regarding provisions for knobs, inlets, jacks etc.
However, my first inclination would be to just use Galaxy 2U side stock as a starting point.
Cut the sides to match the depth of the VFET chassis.
Use the same top and bottom covers as used on the VFET amp.
If you wanted the width to match the amp chassis full width including the heatsinks then wider covers would be needed.
Make appropriately sized 10mm front and 3mm rear panels.
This is assuming it can all be done in silver and aluminum is acceptable.
I have always done my own drilling, machining and actually quiet a lot of fabrication related to my cases.
My needs are probably simpler than others regarding provisions for knobs, inlets, jacks etc.
Claudio, that must be the reason for the good sound of the V-FET builds [I once had a TQWT speaker in which I had two such sections, the placement of the speaker in the front and the placment of the speaker in the total horn length] 😎
Gianluca, as an alternative I have now seen that the Monoblock with 4 cooling heatsink sections so two on both sides will better fit my purpose. Both have 165 high which is good for me because I must house several screw-mount capacitor cans, in total 16cm high, dia 8 cm, two = 16cm. The monoblock is better then, because it leaves some more room, 35 against 20 per side (it has 230mm versus 201 for the V-FeT) after placing 2 rows of 4 of such cans. [I believe in analoge CLC. . on a large scale]
And then a 1U or 2U Galaxy Maggiorato will serve me as the companion discrete preamp chassis.
Gianluca, as an alternative I have now seen that the Monoblock with 4 cooling heatsink sections so two on both sides will better fit my purpose. Both have 165 high which is good for me because I must house several screw-mount capacitor cans, in total 16cm high, dia 8 cm, two = 16cm. The monoblock is better then, because it leaves some more room, 35 against 20 per side (it has 230mm versus 201 for the V-FeT) after placing 2 rows of 4 of such cans. [I believe in analoge CLC. . on a large scale]
And then a 1U or 2U Galaxy Maggiorato will serve me as the companion discrete preamp chassis.
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Yes, this is the main reason why we have chosen this number to make the chassis 🙂
Yes, I think this is a better solution
Small update about the chassis production: all the panels have already been machined and brought to our supplier for anodization this afternoon.
If everything goes according to plans, we should be able to ship the orders around the beginning of next week
If everything goes according to plans, we should be able to ship the orders around the beginning of next week
Hi Gianluca,
I am unfortunately late to the game but will ask anyway: is there any chance to order one more case?
Thanks in advance,
xbitwise
Yup. Mine are on the way. Thanks, Gianluca.
Could you update us in this thread if the matching preamp plan goes anywhere, please?
Thank you! A lot of care has been put in packing these. I think by now everybody should have received their chassis
I finally got my chassis on to The Rock - it arrived last night, hand-carried on the last 3,800km of its long journey from Italy. Cause for a beverage…or two.
I’d like to thank Gianluca for giving us another opportunity to get those good looking one-off VFET lottery chassis’. I, for one, am truly grateful I can house Papa’s gift to the community in the ‘right’ chassis.
Out of curiosity, Gianluca, how many of these limited run units were eventually shipped? And how many remain in stock? Greedy Boyz want to know….😎
I’d like to thank Gianluca for giving us another opportunity to get those good looking one-off VFET lottery chassis’. I, for one, am truly grateful I can house Papa’s gift to the community in the ‘right’ chassis.
Out of curiosity, Gianluca, how many of these limited run units were eventually shipped? And how many remain in stock? Greedy Boyz want to know….😎