Diablo~500 Class D Stereo Amplifier

AluminatiSound · « **on:** 15 Sep 2013, 03:06 am »

Since we are running the cases for the Diablo as we speak, it's seems like a perfect time to start a thread dedicated to the Diablo.

The Diablo is based upon the Ice Power 500ASP Class D board. It will put out 250watts into 8ohm and 500watts in 4ohms into two channels. Looking at the raw blocks in front of us, there is a lot of machining involved to make the Diablo complete. The Inferno was just the same way but double everything and you get the diablo

Each case starts out as 57lbs of 6061 T6 aluminum and will be machined down to a very light weight of 14lbs, we'll be doing some recycling

We are selling these for $1,750 shipped.

Confirmed buyers so far:
Ramon #0001
Joe #0002

CAD models are finalized.

Here are a few quick shots from tonight. We used an iPhone to take the pictures, they turned out decent.

Best,
Matt and Jas

The holes for the connectors are in

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Matt and Jas

Machined in the front logo pocket and engraved the Diablo

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Matt and Jas

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel!! On the last operation. We'll probably just run one then go home, sleep and come back in 4-5 hours to finish the rest.

Best,
Matt and Jas

Back in the shop boys and girls. The second case is being machined right now and should have all 5 done in a few hours. Then it's time for football

Best,
Matt and Jas

The wiring begins! Two Diablos ship out to their owners this Friday

We still have 1 silver and 1 black Diablo with no owners yet. The 5th will be transformed into a very special Diablo

Best,
Matt and Jas

Just a few more things to button up tomorrow and theses babies will be singing

Best,
Matt and Jas

Here you go Ramon, We are listening to your amp right now. Running it through its paces and boy does it sound fantastic. Very low noise on both SE and balanced.

Finished pictures will come tomorrow

Are you as excited as we are

Best,
Matt and Jas

Finished pictures can be found here:
http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=120114.msg1263103#msg1263103

Best,
Matt and Jas

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #1 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 04:19 am »

Updates to OP

Best,
Matt and Jas

WireNut · « **Reply #2 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 08:08 am »

Lookin good

poseidonsvoice · « **Reply #3 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 09:51 am »

Beautiful work as usual. You are raising the bar my friend. I wish my machining knowledge was commensurate with my electronics (see gallery) but unfortunately it is not, and I have to resort to off the shelf enclosures augmented by Front Panel Express

It's like we are getting Jeff Rowland styled amps on the cheap! Kudos for bringing it to the masses and to hell with the fella who doesn't seem to understand the semantics of the word 'reference'!

Keep it up!

Best,
Anand.

WireNut · « **Reply #4 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 11:21 am »

Quote from: poseidonsvoice on 15 Sep 2013, 09:51 am

Beautiful work as usual.

to hell with the fella who doesn't seem to understand the semantics of the word 'reference'!

Keep it up!

Best,
Anand.

I couldn't have said it better

Guy 13 · « **Reply #5 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 11:37 am »

Quote from: AluminatiSound on 15 Sep 2013, 04:19 am

Updates to OP

Best,
Matt and Jas

Hi Matt and Jas and all Audio Circle members.
Every time I see pictures of your superb creations I fall off my chair...
I wish you two all the success you deserve by creating such beautiful
Made in US of A products.

Guy 13

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #6 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 12:10 pm »

Thanks for all the wonderful comments guys!!

We are very excited about these amps, more so than with the Inferno, it's bigger and more powerful and it just a better fit for us

The Diablo case weighed in at 13.5lbs after machining, we thought it would be 14, so not far off but that is still 43.5lbs of chips being cut out.

All 5 cases and covers will go out for anodizing Monday or Tuesday.

Best,
Matt and Jas

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #7 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 12:38 pm »

3 cases still need owners. It will be assumed that 2 silver Diablos and 3 black Diablos will be made unless otherwise requested by a potential buyer.

Best,
Matt and Jas

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #8 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 01:41 pm »

For those interested or on the fence, we only require 50% up front ($875).

You can reach us at aluminatisound@gmail.com

Best,
Matt and Jas

catmonv · « **Reply #9 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 02:36 pm »

Matt, where is mine with the #0001

All looking excellent!

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #10 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 02:39 pm »

Quote from: catmonv on 15 Sep 2013, 02:36 pm

Matt, where is mine with the #0001 All looking excellent!

Hahaha! Don't worry we have the #0001 safely wrapped up, ready for anodizing.

We are going to use a piece of buffed stainless to designate SN on our amps. Its the small pocket near the middle of the back.

Best,
Matt and Jas

audiogoober · « **Reply #11 on:** 15 Sep 2013, 10:51 pm »

One for EVERY HUNDRED WATTS =

catmonv · « **Reply #12 on:** 16 Sep 2013, 01:01 am »

Quote from: audiogoober on 15 Sep 2013, 10:51 pm

One for EVERY HUNDRED WATTS =

Matt needs three more to complete the founding members of the Diablo 500 fan club

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #13 on:** 16 Sep 2013, 01:28 am »

Haha the Diablo~500 fan club

We want to be part of the club too...... but we make and sell gear, not make, listen and never sell gear

Best,
Matt and Jas

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 Sep 2013, 12:00 am »

We got all 5 cases back today and man do they look nice!! We'll try to snap a few shots and upload them later tonight or tomorrow.

Best,
Matt and Jas

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #15 on:** 21 Sep 2013, 02:54 am »

Had time tonight to take a bunch of pictures. Also picked up the custom made Diablo shipping boxes.

Best,
Matt and Jas

bladesmith · « **Reply #16 on:** 21 Sep 2013, 03:50 am »

looks very nice...!

catmonv · « **Reply #17 on:** 21 Sep 2013, 03:02 pm »

Matt, those amps look great! Do I see mine being shipped next weekend?

Ramon

AluminatiSound · « **Reply #18 on:** 21 Sep 2013, 04:25 pm »

Quote from: catmonv on 21 Sep 2013, 03:02 pm

Matt, those amps look great! Do I see mine being shipped next weekend?

Ramon

Hi Ramon,

We will be shipping them out Friday of next week but the latest would be that next Monday. Just sold the Inferno~200 this morning to a local customer

Best,
Matt and Jas

bladesmith · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Sep 2013, 06:31 pm »

Looks like a brute and looks like you intend on getting it to the customer without being damaged by shipping.

Shows that you care for your product, and getting your product to it's final destination, safely...

(Like your attention to detail.)