Hi All,
I have finally begun building an F5 amplifier that I bought the boards for about 10 years ago. Life happened and the build just had to be shelved. I have a couple of questions that I need help with. I am slightly above novice range when it comes to electronics, so please be patient with me. My Previous build experience includes a pair of ACAs and a Bottlehead Quickie.
1) I am also a woodworker. I realize that there are parts of this amp that will get hot. If I have appropriate heat sinking, and the base plat of the chassis is steel, would it be safe to build the rest of the enclosure out of hardwood?
2) I know it may be in the build guide, but how do I compute the amount of heat sinking necessary to keep this amp cool enough?
3) I forget what else I was going to ask.
I have finally begun building an F5 amplifier that I bought the boards for about 10 years ago. Life happened and the build just had to be shelved. I have a couple of questions that I need help with. I am slightly above novice range when it comes to electronics, so please be patient with me. My Previous build experience includes a pair of ACAs and a Bottlehead Quickie.
1) I am also a woodworker. I realize that there are parts of this amp that will get hot. If I have appropriate heat sinking, and the base plat of the chassis is steel, would it be safe to build the rest of the enclosure out of hardwood?
2) I know it may be in the build guide, but how do I compute the amount of heat sinking necessary to keep this amp cool enough?
3) I forget what else I was going to ask.
The base plate would need lots of holes for natural convection, or a fan.
These should get you started.
Heat Sink Size Calculator
Heat Sink Size Calculator | Celsia
These should get you started.
Heat Sink Size Calculator
Heat Sink Size Calculator | Celsia
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