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Where to get chassis for monoblocks?

Hi guys,

I have been going slightly mad (hello, Freddie!) looking for chassises for my monoblock amplifiers (x4) project.
I am basically looking for a 12" (Wide) x 17" (Deep) x 8" (High), aluminium box. As I am only looking at 4 pieces to be made, most places don't give me the time of the day.

I don't mind paying as much as $200 per box if it can approach the kind of quality Mark Levinson/ Krell stuff come in. Anyone know of links?

I am not schooled in CAD, so I am going to draw up a few templates, and make an exact mock-up with (very thick (1/8" plasticized cardboard). Do you think, with this, the machine/enclosure shops would be more inclined to make the chassis?

Thank you!
atzen811

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atzen811 OP
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Well, for the curious few... if any...
here are the dimensions (to be duplicated in quad for 4 monoblocks):

12" x 15" x 08" (W x D x H) Flat enameled steel
(Not including face plate)

Top panel thoroughly vented.
Both side panels thoroughly vented.

Faceplate: thickest aluminium panel you have got (preferably 3/8" or more), anodized black. Dimensions 10" x 14" to be mounted to chassis.

Rear panel will have 2 punch outs.
Cut-out 1: IEC connector
Cut-out 2: 3.3" x 7.9" (for heatsink)

Cheers,
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