Re an SMD version of the CFA3 - pretty sure I saw @Kerry on Head-case post pics of an SMD prototype on there..
Thank you, for sharing that information.Hope Dukei doesn't mind me sharing it here but we're currently doing an SMD build of the CFA3 that lets us use a shorter and narrower case (the 400mm depth was just too big!). It's a 3U high case but the best part is it allows us to flat lay the amp boards on the side heatsinks for a real amp-like look inside. With this there's so much space left inside it gives you a lot of upgrade options like going dual torroid, relay type attenuator, possibly even a dac board if you fancy that. The overall compactness of the amp is a big deal given they'll most likely end up on a desktop for most users and is one of the reasons I'm moving away from using speaker amps for my TC without losing the power.
I previously had been waiting, to know of an update for that SMD version for that CFA3, since I previously had discovered that post, within that forum.
I am happy to know that there had been more progress for that SMD version for that CFA3.