Ultimate 4U 500mm Chassis - Who is interested?

[pinkfloyd4ever]

Oooo yesss! I can't commit to participating in this GB right now, but when I get to the Aleph J on my DIY project list I'd definitely prefer a 4U 500mm chassis over the other current offerings in the DIY Audio store.

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Ok we will call you 0.5
3.5 down, 0.5 to go.

 

[tubesguy]

The biggest case Modushop does is 5U x 500mm but it doesn't have the predrilled and tapped holes.

So this 4U x 500 will be UMS drilled and tapped?

 

[2 picoDumbs]

So this 4U x 500 will be UMS drilled and tapped?

Yeah

 

[tubesguy]

Hell, put me down as a yes.

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Ok. Game on.

Gianluca, that's enough to get the ball rolling. By the time it's all ready it will easily be 8 people.

Please make sure heatsinks have UMS holes predrilled and tapped.
It might even be a good idea to add an additional set of holes either side so boards can be offset one position - if desired. This is actually important for F6 so mosfets mount symmetricaly on heatsink.
I can draw it if necessary.
It would also allow longer boards to be mounted for future designs etc.

 

[Blk Dynamite]

How much? Will the back panel have large holes for the RCAs or the smaller ones? Sorry if already posted, haven’t had a chance to properly read the thread

 

[2 picoDumbs]

I think standard is Neutrik RCAs.
I much prefer the build quality of those over other types.
I'm pretty sure front and back panels can be custom designed for only a small additional fee.

Price is being worked out.

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Hopefully Gianluca can do a discounted price as a kind gesture to those who were fhe first 8 to jump on board to get this going.

 

[Blk Dynamite]

I think standard is Neutrik RCAs.
I much prefer the build quality of those over other types.
I'm pretty sure front and back panels can be custom designed for only a small additional fee.

Price is being worked out.

I haven’t tried those since I’ve always bought Cardas RCAs for my build. You can count me in as i’ll deal w specifics once that time comes. I want to stash this away for when the vfet kit comes out.

 

[2 picoDumbs]

I might put myself down too.
Hahahaha

 

[Blk Dynamite]

HAHA

Please PM once this all goes down. Baby is due soon so my mind is all over the place at the moment

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Ok

 

[Dennis Hui]

I am interested in one.

Thanks,
Dennis

 

[dBel84]

I have been toying with a "single chassis" to roll them all but I wasn't crazy about the form factor of 5U/400 so the 4U/500 might be just the ticket. Who is going to volunteer to explain to my good wife why I need another amp ..dB

edit - add me to the list , if cost is reasonable, I would take one

 

[2 picoDumbs]

One of your friends decided he didn't need it anymore and wanted you to have it at a very good price.

Alternatively you could hide the old one or sell it.

 

[G600]

Great idea, this 4U 500.
It's a must, it'll be mine for future amps.
Thanks for the development.

 

[BrianGasberg]

I am interested as well.

 

[2 picoDumbs]

Good work.

 

[Gianluca]

I had already calculated the price this morning but if we want to add UMS heatsinks it will be more expensive. Keep in mind the chassis is going to have 4 drilled heatsinks and not 2 like the original Deluxe 4U chassis.