The diyAudio Store (USA) soon to stock chassis – requesting your feedback!

[6L6]

Fantastic! Those look great!!!!!!

 

[labjr]

I imagine any standard binding post will fit?

 

[Jason]

I think it depends on your definition of "standard". Our feedback suggests most people will want to use premium posts, to match the premium look of the chassis, and "premium" posts tend to be a larger diameter than the cheaper ones. We're going to offer "premium-yet-affordable" posts in our back plate parts kit.

The mechanical diagram has been posted above (V1.6). The holes are 3/4" apart (the standard distance for double banana plugs), 11.5mm in diameter, and have a keyed slot (which stops the post twisting) so that other premium keyed binding posts such as those from WBT can drop straight in. We're also going to be offering blank back plates if you want to DIY. With a suitable washer or collar, you could make smaller posts fit, or drill the hole larger for larger posts.

 

[labjr]

I would probably use Cardas because I have a few sets lying around. I think they need 1/2" holes that are 3/4" on center. I thought that was a standard.

It's nice to be able to buy blank plates though.

 

[Triodethom]

Will you be add the handles for these boxes ? Very glad to see you selling these boxes shipping from italy is huge. can we vote on other ones in the line? Regards

 

[Jason]

Yes, handles will be available! The line up for our first production is already locked in, but based on feedback we'll consider expanding and tweaking the options for the next run.

 

[Triodethom]

Yes, handles will be available! The line up for our first production is already locked in, but based on feedback we'll consider expanding and tweaking the options for the next run.

Since you need a plat's worth of chassis to make this work from a cost point do you have a time line for the next batch . Where I am going with this is if people will pre order some thing hi2000 make but you don't stock what the lead time might be. Regards

 

[jdkJake]

Jason,

Based upon the progress thus far, do you have an expected dated for these to become available for order?

I am very much looking forward to these becoming available. A most excellent idea, which, I am sure will prove most successful.

 

[Jason]

Since you need a plat's worth of chassis to make this work from a cost point do you have a time line for the next batch . Where I am going with this is if people will pre order some thing hi2000 make but you don't stock what the lead time might be. Regards

I'd say about 2 months, hopefully sooner, but will confirm as soon as I have hard data.

 

[dudaindc]

Just what I needed...

I am just learning about this effort today...

I will be waiting (and saving) to purchase some.

 

[dt2511]

I'd love to source a chassis for a honey badger project from you! Eagerly anticipating seeing them available from you!

 

[Einric]

I'd be interested in a 5U for my upcoming DIY Audio Store F5c.

On that note it would be great if DIY Audio sold the F5c w/ power supply board in a 5U chassis and had a DigiKey or Mouser project list for "One Click" ordering.

 

[labjr]

On that note it would be great if DIY Audio sold the F5c w/ power supply board in a 5U chassis and had a DigiKey or Mouser project list for "One Click" ordering.

I don't think it's supposed to be a kit.

 

[Jason]

I'm a big fan of "one click" ordering. I think it would help to get a lot more people building stuff We are in the process of adding digikey/mouser part numbers to our BOMs.

The chassis are about to start shipping to the USA. Here are a few more update photos...

 

[labjr]

Why are there so many different heatsinks?

 

[Jason]

The 300 deep chassis has one heatsink per side, the 400 deep chassis has two, with the design spread across both. Check the UMS for details.

 

[mattmcl]

We are in the process of adding digikey/mouser part numbers to our BOMs.

The chassis are about to start shipping to the USA. Here are a few more update photos...

You made my Monday!!!

 

[Variac]

Why are there so many different heatsinks?

Also some chassis' are 4U tall and some 5U

 

[quan]

Do we diyers from Down Unders get any access to similar chassis?
Quan

 

[Jason]

G'day Quan! You will have access, but shipping will be expensive as we are only going to be stocking them in our US warehouse. They will also be for sale directly from Modu in Italy.