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For once, I decided to plan before I started drilling when I built my StereoCoffee/Hypex integrated amplifier inside a $200 enclosure from Douk on Ebay. It was simple to construct because of the removable panels all round.

 

The StereoCoffee LDR module was mounted on perspex and standoffs were attached to it with 3mm screws. The perspex was attached to the base with double sided tape from Jaycar in case I needed to move it later.

The SC power management board was mounted on perspex and attached to the same bolt used to bolt down the toroidal transformer and mounted 20mm above the transformer. There have been no interference issues.

 

My appreciation for the enclosure came when I decided to replace the Hypex NC122MP with an NC252MP board, because the new board has a completely different mounting screw configuration and is 20mm wider, so the transformer/power management module also has to be moved to the side. Drilling would be impossible without unwiring the components if the base plate wasn't removable.

 

The bottom panel was removed in 10 minutes leaving all the LDR boards floating like a spider web and still connected and it should only take 30 minutes to safely drill the necessary holes in the base plate.

What's not to love?

 

Cheers, Rob
 

 

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NC122MP module to be replaced by NC252MP (old power board layout)

 

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Initial layout planning on base plate

 

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Base plate has been removed leaving wired components intact

 

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All panels can be removed individually for easy access later

 

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Nice system. What's the bet that the case I have is a knockoff, although it is very well finished and everything fits precisely.

 

Pity about my cramped DIY build which was ok until I installed a larger Hypex board.

 

Cheers, Rob

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6 hours ago, robmid said:

Nice system. What's the bet that the case I have is a knockoff, although it is very well finished and everything fits precisely.

 

Pity about my cramped DIY build which was ok until I installed a larger Hypex board.

 

Cheers, Rob

Seems to be a variety of cases on aliexpress that are similar.

 

Can get the one for my transport off there.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003782750409.html

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On 12/05/2024 at 9:52 AM, robmid said:

Pity about my cramped DIY build which was ok until I installed a larger Hypex board.

Doesn't look bad.

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On 07/05/2024 at 10:54 AM, robmid said:

What's not to love?

 

Nice, but wouldn't the 'ultimate' one be wide enough to fit all the controls on the front panel, rather than having some on the side? 😉

 

Seriously though, it is nice to have access to well made, practical and great looking enclosures for relatively low dollars.

The 1506 enclosure that I picked up for my phono preamp for under $50 delivered is brilliant.

There's no excuse for shoddy-looking DIY any more. 😄

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1 hour ago, surprisetech said:

 

Nice, but wouldn't the 'ultimate' one be wide enough to fit all the controls on the front panel, rather than having some on the side? 😉

The trim knobs are on the side so that grandchildren aren't tempted to fiddle with the fine tuning, while they drag their little fingers across the front every time they run past. It has turned out to be the 'ultimate' kid stopper but I think the 'kid stopper' design has sold out. 👊

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2 hours ago, robmid said:

The trim knobs are on the side so that grandchildren aren't tempted to fiddle with the fine tuning, while they drag their little fingers across the front every time they run past. It has turned out to be the 'ultimate' kid stopper but I think the 'kid stopper' design has sold out. 👊

 

I guessed it would be something like that.

When I modded my Pioneer PL-200 to add 78RPM, I installed the extra switch under the angled base.  Still easily accessible for those that know it's there, but hidden from curious fingers.

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