Buckeye Amps case changes

[Buckeye Amps]

In other threads Buckeye Amps said that they couldn't easily offer Speakons ?sp? because it meant having two different cases.

What about creating a sub-panel that could be switched / customized? So you'd have a single large cutout for the plate?

Honestly its a silly idea that comes from a lack of coffee in the morning.

Unfortunately the back panel of the case is also attached to the bottom and front as one piece

 

[Descartes]

Here are a few pics of the ones mentioned above:

These are so cute and much nicer, I want to buy made in the USA but since my amps are in the open, they need to look nice!

 

[Descartes]

Understandable but at this time we are only going to carry one case design.

Will ever consider better cases for a little bit more green

 

[im_gumby]

Unfortunately the back panel of the case is also attached to the bottom and front as one piece

I know. But the idea would be to create a cutout in that panel that could be swapped.

I know this is a bad example, but take a look at PC cases.
They have a cut out for the servers and then the servers have a sub panel that's attached to the motherboard.
But I think you might be able to do something similar, or rather the case manufacturer.

Like I said, it was something I thought of early in the morning before I had my several cups of coffee so I can function.

 

[Buckeye Amps]

Will ever consider better cases for a little bit more green

Unfortunately it isn't that simple. To do a whole other case, like the one we are doing for our integrated amp, requires a large upfront cost due to minimum order quantity. Which in turn requires a large amount of inventory space.

 

[im_gumby]

Did you consider rolling the sides and bottom as one piece then separates for front, back and top?

Or if you could create a single aluminum 'ladder' frame that could be bent 90 degrees at the corner?
It would probably be more expensive and heavier.

If you challenged your supplier, what would they say in terms of design?

 

[im_gumby]

Ok, just to give you an example ...

Class A Aluminum Chassis HIFi Project Box Amplifier Case Size 310*430*120MM | eBay

Power input socket 1. Aluminum plate thickness: 3MM. Appearance size: depth 310 width 430 height 120MM. Front plate: 8MM. Rear plate: 3MM.

www.ebay.com

Note: Not that I'm recommending this... but here's a case where the front and rear panels come off.
This way you can replace the rear panel while keeping the rest the same. I know you have to run the numbers and will also consider other issues. But just as a design idea.

[edit] this is another similar case.

DIY HiFi Class AB Aluminum Chassis Audio Amplifier Case Size D307 W430 H90mm | eBay

DIY HiFi Class AB Aluminum Chassis Audio Amplifier Case Size D307 W430 H90mm.

www.ebay.com

I think this case looks a little cleaner, see if your guys can do this?
HTH

 

[Buckeye Amps]

Ok, just to give you an example ...

Class A Aluminum Chassis HIFi Project Box Amplifier Case Size 310*430*120MM | eBay

Power input socket 1. Aluminum plate thickness: 3MM. Appearance size: depth 310 width 430 height 120MM. Front plate: 8MM. Rear plate: 3MM.

www.ebay.com

Note: Not that I'm recommending this... but here's a case where the front and rear panels come off.
This way you can replace the rear panel while keeping the rest the same. I know you have to run the numbers and will also consider other issues. But just as a design idea.

The original cases I used had an independent front and rear design. But for various reasons I switched to the cases I use now.

 

[Billy Budapest]

I think the cases look good.

 

[Sined]

Buckeye Amps may not have the crazy sexy look of a Pass Labs or a D'Agostino, but for a fraction of the price, they beat them easily on the test bench when electronic performance is what that counts. If I had to impress someone with my system, I would do it with its SQ rather than its look or its price...

New owner of two 3 channels Purifi 1ET400A amps for a few weeks now (with the new case and new connectors), thanks to ASR for their elaborate review, that help me a lot in my decision. I just love them, so clear, dead silent when idle, great reserve of power to deal with peaks without any pain, running without any heat problem; my speakers have never been so happy to work with such a great partner !!

(No, I don't work for Dylan, simply a fully satisfied enthusiastic customer that wishes to share his happiness !)