Ideally, the heat sinks should be mounted outside of the enclosure. If you get the right heat sinks, they can be used as side panels, and easily cut and acquired flat panels could be used for the other panels by bolting them to the heat sinks. Square rod can be used in the corners to help bolt the sides together to the heat sink.
Here are some helpful sources - perhaps.
www.par-metal.com
www.frontpanelexpress.com
www.onlinemetals.com
www.emachineshop.com
None are plans or kits, but they are helpful.
www.par-metal.com
www.frontpanelexpress.com
www.onlinemetals.com
www.emachineshop.com
None are plans or kits, but they are helpful.
You could also go into a second hand shop and pick up a cheap amplifier gut it and use its case.
I used an old switch mode power supply case for my power amplifier for 5 UK pounds.
The circuit and transformers are mounted on a steel chassis within a solid steel case on rails, so it can be removed and fiddled with at will!
This will often save lots of money and effort and can look as good as a manufactured amp if you find the right case.
Craig
I used an old switch mode power supply case for my power amplifier for 5 UK pounds.
The circuit and transformers are mounted on a steel chassis within a solid steel case on rails, so it can be removed and fiddled with at will!
This will often save lots of money and effort and can look as good as a manufactured amp if you find the right case.
Craig
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Depending on what they are meant for. For inspiration, here is two specimens I just finished today. The smaller one would be nice for a small ClassA amp or a hefty classA/B amp. The bigger fellow, well go figure.... If you wonder how the finish is made on alu-plates, have a look at this:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=474195#post474195
Steen
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Here's a link for some other heat sinks. You might find something like this in Europe, though:
Heat sinks
Heat sinks
steenoe said:Depending on what they are meant for. For inspiration, here is two specimens I just finished today. The smaller one would be nice for a small ClassA amp or a hefty classA/B amp. The bigger fellow, well go figure.... If you wonder how the finish is made on alu-plates, have a look at this:
http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=474195#post474195
Steen
Steen, they look realy good
Boban
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