[apatN]

Fantastic work!

 

[fordgtlover]

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Originally Posted by zkool448 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Hi everyone, I finally got my SOHA II wood case stained, panels painted, internals all wired up. Here are some pictures, I hope you like it and thanks for looking. -zk

That is fantastic. You sure do have some skills.

 

[linuxworks]

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Originally Posted by pabbi1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Just makes me wonder why I bother... maybe we need a seperate forum for casing... <sigh>

ha ha

yes, it seems that casing is a 'big thing' on the forum. I wish I had good machines so I could also make nice cases like that.

zcool, you should make them for sale - they are certainly good enough!

 

[soloz2]

I can't wait till I have room for a shop. The few tools I have now stay in storage as I only have room for my drill press to remain out.

I love the case zkool

 

[mojo]

zkool448, that really is amazing. It's not just that the wood looks lovely, but the metal work is flawless and perfectly suits the design too. The recessed volume knob is a really nice touch too.

Cases almost demand a forum of their own. I'd love to see some tutorials and information on making them, because it's something I'm neither good at nor know much about. There is plenty of info on the electronics side, but case work is neglected IMHO and it's a shame because it can really elevate a project from DIY electronics to an objet d'art !

 

[zkool448]

Hi everyone, wow... truly overwhelmed by your responses. I read each of your post and really means a lot to me guys. Thank you.

Special thanks to Alex Cavalli for designing and producing such a great sounding amp.

cheers -zk

In response to the questions/comments, the mounting bracket for the headscrews aren't installed as I wanted to monitor the cooling first. I'm happy to report that the tapped L-brackets will be added permanently -- the amp has been burning in for 10+ hrs without any heat issues! The top/bottom lids which appear 'metal' is really mdf wood machined using a table router.

Casework felt like it took forever, won't be selling them but more than happy to help if you're looking for sme wood design ideas (ex. #1, #2), cutting tips, shop tools, etc.

Smeggy, I know nothing about hooking up a potted torroid (or any electronics for that matter), that option would've been awesome if I knew how to. Your woodwork finishing tips is what inspired the finish

Adamus, the socket savers works well indeed. Really helps in the cooling department since the tubes are fully (or almost) exposed.

Thanks again to all DIY'er out there for their help, inspiration, tips ,and amp designs. It's now time for a nice break to enjoy the amp!

 

[Pars]

shldn: Nice job on your M3

zkool: amazing, really nice case and alot of thought going into this

 

[zkool448]

thanks Pars

 

[nkd]

I love that wood case zkool. Have you considered dyeing the red catch on the headphone socket? The red looks a bit out of place on a case that nice!

 

[danobeavis]

You guys are so inventive and obviously good craftsmen. I'm getting loads of inspiration from your efforts and pics!

Here's my work-in-progress Tripath amplifier I'm building for a bookshelf speaker systyem.

More build pix and info here:
Class D Stereo Amplifier-The Chairman Mao

 

[smeggy]

Wow, where did that come from danobeavis? Looks very cool and very different from every other tripath board I've seen.

Very cool, I still have a soft spot for the t-amps

 

[zkool448]

dano you have some pretty cool projects

BTW, I enjoy reading your colorful commentaries in your diy articles posted on your site

@ nkd, thanks. not quite sure how to 'dye' the red tab but if you've got any tips pls pm me.

 

[smegger]

Nothing too exciting just a little switch box i made up so i can switch between my alien and an external output and between my soon to be cased millet max and my speakers.

Nothing too exciting but my millet will hopefully look pretty cool soon as i can afford the panels for it!

 

[danobeavis]

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Originally Posted by smeggy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Wow, where did that come from danobeavis? Looks very cool and very different from every other tripath board I've seen. Very cool, I still have a soft spot for the t-amps

It is a Tripath TA2024 board from ebay. The seller is s8 audio.

 

[oneplustwo]

Hey folks,

I finished the boards for my M3 and S11 build. Now I'm getting ready to tackle the casework. The amp and power supply are going into their own Hammond cases. So I was thinking about milling out three M's on top of the amp case right above the heat sinks (one "M" for each pair). (I just picked up a mini mill from Harbor Freight for all of my miscellaneous projects.) I was also going to try some semi-fancy slotting on the sigma. Anyone have any creative ideas I can steal? I haven't seen too much in the area of custom milled casework/vents so I thought I'd poke around for some inspiration.