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Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Tue May 28, 2013 12:23 pm

Here is the current info I have on chassis availability:

MetroAmp JTM45 chassis: In Stock
MetroAmp 12series chassis: In stock
ValveStorm 1969 chassis: In Stock
MetroAmp 50watt chassis: In Stock
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by Big Mike » Thu May 30, 2013 1:06 am

Great to see the 50 watt chassis coming back!

Now your'e making it tough for me to decide my next build. LOL
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by neikeel » Thu May 30, 2013 7:32 am

ValveStorm wrote:Here is the current info I have on chassis availability:

MetroAmp JTM45 chassis: 3-4 weeks
MetroAmp 12series chassis: 3-4 weeks
ValveStorm 1969 chassis: In Stock
MetroAmp 50watt chassis: 1-2 weeks
Are you liasing with Brian Wallace re the 50w chassis as he was doind some? I have one of each (Metro and Marstran) and they are pretty identical. Of course two sources may be better than one!
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by Brian Wallace » Thu May 30, 2013 8:40 am

Neil,

I don't have an affiliation with Robert on the chassis I sell so I would consider it another source in case one is out of stock.
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Thu May 30, 2013 11:00 am

I have not compared the two(Metro and Marstran) chassis critically. I was a bit surprised that the back panel hole locations look to be identical (great news because the same back panels will fit both!).

George and I started on the 50w chassis resurrection in mid-March. Kudos to George for doing the work to get these back in production! At times it has been a bit like herding cats to keep things moving in the right direction.
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Post by rgorke » Sun Jun 02, 2013 10:06 am

ValveStorm wrote:I have not compared the two(Metro and Marstran) chassis critically. I was a bit surprised that the back panel hole locations look to be identical (great news because the same back panels will fit both!).

George and I started on the 50w chassis resurrection in mid-March. Kudos to George for doing the work to get these back in production! At times it has been a bit like herding cats to keep things moving in the right direction.

Yes, thank you for the chassis resurrection. Are the back panels for the import with no voltage selector or for the UK with both voltage and impedance?
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Sun Jun 02, 2013 12:32 pm

The 50 watt chassis are just like the ones you see in the MetroAmp 50w build instructions (no voltage selector opening).
I think the easiest thing to do is to hardwire the amp for the desired locale (rather than use a voltage selector), easy enough to change the wiring internally if needed. Custom back plates can be made that indicate the operating voltage and required fuse values.
Likewise, one could drill a hole for the voltage selector opening if desired, and order a back plate that accommodates the voltage selector.
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Wed Jun 05, 2013 6:22 am

Chassis availability updated at top of thread!
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by Strat78 » Wed Jun 05, 2013 7:01 pm

I don't want to be a pain in the ass, but is there any chance of having a few of the 12xxx chassis finished like this one(see pic), -after a half dozen 68 builds, I'm hungry for something a little more unpolished. Still, this might be George's gig, so perhaps I should back off. :oops: Thanks Robert, the good ol' days of Metro are here again!

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Post by ValveStorm » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:12 pm

I would have to to defer to George on that... but hey, it doesn't hurt to ask!
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Tue Jun 11, 2013 7:13 pm

THE 50 WATT METRO CHASSIS ARE HERE!

http://valvestorm.com/50watt%20kit

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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Sat Jun 22, 2013 10:16 am

Chassis availability updated at top of thread!
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by VelvetGeorge » Mon Jun 24, 2013 11:24 am

The plating methods we use are zinc chromate on steel (which can be clear or gold) and anodizing on aluminum. Note that not all aluminum chassis get anodized.
There is no chrome process on any of our parts.

There isn't an option to run small numbers of custom chassis. 25 is the min. But the price point only starts to make sense at 50 pieces.

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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by ValveStorm » Thu Jun 27, 2013 12:57 pm

ValveStorm wrote:Chassis availability updated at top of thread!
All chassis are now available!
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Re: Chassis Availability

Post by beaulieu » Wed Jul 31, 2013 7:08 am

Just received my 50 watt chassis from Valve storm...anxious to do another build for I've been outta it for a while running sound. Have mostly NOS parts, Iskra Mustard original board etc. BTW the chassis is super nice. Thinking about getting another :D
69 SuperBass Plexi
12000 Series Bulid
73 1987
68 Nos 50 build
2554 Combo
2550 Silver Jub stack
71 LesPaul Deluxe
68,71,73 4x12

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