XS Amp Case...Part 2

xschop
xschop Posts: 5,101
edited August 2024 in DIY, Mods & Tweaks
Have some time to start a 2nd amp case for my nearfield/desktop rig.

I'll be inserting an Aiyima A04 this time with integrated dial mechanism. It will only be 3.5" tall and same 7.5" diameter as Ill machine the TPA3251 board to insert sideways. I fly-cut the baseplate this time as well...

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These amps don't even need fans, so only adding a center and 3 lateral air ports for convection flow...

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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,101
    edited December 8
    Not sure I posted this pic. Still running this amp on my desktop setup. Starting to pre-game a Starkrimson module build with one of these cases, instead with heatsinks towards the top and SWPS/IEC at the bottom...

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  • plastic_avatar
    plastic_avatar Posts: 735
    Jeezus. That setup is so cool.
    The Thrifty Setups in Mah House Big thrifty stereo in the basement w/ my custom SDA-1C (built with help from kind forum members) * Beautiful 1966 MCM GE console upgraded w/ Bluetooth, Dual turntable, and Paradigm speakers in family room * Swanky 1980 Realistic system and great TEAC eq with dancing colored lights in the living room * custom 5B on a system for my Dad * Ye Olde college stereo in the garage
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,101

    Thanks Steven, getting some screen time as I reply. I have the AM5 sub still running in parallel also. Doesn't have the all-out kick as the RM1000, but digs a little lower here. Looking forward to your next desktop project as well...

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  • ALL212
    ALL212 Posts: 1,653
    What’s the guts look like?
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  • xschop
    xschop Posts: 5,101
    edited December 24
    ALL212 wrote: »
    What’s the guts look like?

    I machined it for the A04 case to drop right in without it's top cover (since these cheap factory black cases trap the heat) and thermal paste applied to the base plate for maximum heat dissipation. I also drilled the same diameter hole thru the factory bottom case where it interfaces the billet bottom plate for convection around the 3251 chip/PCB... It barely gets warm after hours of cranking the large dia. knob.

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  • VR3
    VR3 Posts: 29,402
    Love it
    - Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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