[nlitworld]

Hoping to have a busy weekend tinkering. Antek LPS with 44v, 6.8A of power. I don't think it'll fit inside the case , so I'll be building a bigger custom case. I'll be doing some other mods while I'm in there of removing volume control, IEC connector and GR B24 power cord.





Will definitely report back when I get it up and running.

[YEEEEGZ]

You guys aren't messing around with these mods, the amps are looking wild!

[NXSTUDIO-DRUMMER]

Hoping to have a busy weekend tinkering. Antek LPS with 44v, 6.8A of power. I don't think it'll fit inside the case , so I'll be building a bigger custom case. I'll be doing some other mods while I'm in there of removing volume control, IEC connector and GR B24 power cord.

Lloyd,
Here is one resource selling chassis's.
https://www.hammfg.com/electronics/small-case/chassis



https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807440743180.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller.11.3c03zcQGzcQGfR&gps-id=pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40196.439370.0&scm_id=1007.40196.439370.0&scm-url=1007.40196.439370.0&pvid=265e331b-dc3e-4177-9e7d-3f0204d6d608&_t=gps-id:pcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40196.439370.0,pvid:265e331b-dc3e-4177-9e7d-3f0204d6d608,tpp_buckets:668%232846%238115%232000&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%2225%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%2C%22fromPage%22%3A%22recommend%22%7D&pdp_npi=6%40dis%21USD%21257.79%2176.77%21%21%211828.33%21544.49%21%40210328d417612447300811038ebd06%2112000041558059998%21rec%21US%21%21ABX%211%210%21n_tag%3A-29910%3Bd%3A950cf7ce%3Bm03_new_user%3A-29895%3BpisId%3A5000000189703955&utparam-url=scene%3ApcDetailTopMoreOtherSeller%7Cquery_from%3A%7Cx_object_id%3A1005007627057932%7C_p_origin_prod%3A


Even Douk / Nobosound offers some chassis as well, on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/str/doukmall?_trksid=p4429486.m3561.l161211

[BrandonB]

Hey fellows I wanted to ask where is a good place to start I am interested in some DIY builds but don't have a background in electronics?

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Hey fellows I wanted to ask where is a good place to start I am interested in some DIY builds but don't have a background in electronics?

So many options available for you Brandon,
It just depends on where you wish to start? Interested in building a amp, pre-amp, DAC or speakers?
Jaytor, mkrawcz are both very knowledgable, displaying some beautiful workmanship. I personally don't build as much electronics anymore as I used too.

Although, I have my eye on this DIY project. https://diyaudiostore.com/products/f5m-core-psu?variant=49173688418583





The good news, your on the right forum to receive advice for your DIY build, whatever you decide on.

[nlitworld]

Yeah I looked at those chassis but that power supply is 3in tall and wanted something vented on top. Will build a12x10 box with oak 1x4 sides, metal inlay panel for connections on back, and open mesh vented top for good heat dissipation. Bottom will be heavy steel for structural stability and good heat sink. Luckily I have some thermal paste around from building pcs so it should work out nicely.

Also Brandon, depending on what type of stuff you're wanting to build, there are many good resources and kits to start out with. Tubes4hifi, Elekit, Bottlehead and Akitika all make some pretty easy builds with tolerable but thorough instructions. Built and tinkered with a few Tubes4HiFi kits and have another EL84 amp going to complete this winter. All of these brands have good resources from the company with lots of help here and on the diyaudio forum. Welcome to the dark side!

[NXSTUDIO-DRUMMER]

Lloyd,
Your going to be in for a pleasant suprise! The amp is going to operate so much cooler. Looking forward to seeing your chassis build. I would definately use steel on the bottom of the chassis. If you do too many vent holes on top, you may need to designate standoff's to support top plate of chassis, so it doesn't sag in the middle.
If you decide to add logo tags, you know I have a good resource available for you.

Look forward to hearing your assessment of the new LPS build.