Source Selector Unit Chassis Taking Shape

I’ve been waiting for some wire I needed for twisted pairs and a Fender style fuse holder. I really like these fuse holders. I find them sturdy, good looking, and reliable. I have some cheaper ones but I reserve those for brassboards, quick projects, test equipment, and the like. While I’ve been waiting for my deliveries, I’ve been populating the chassis.

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Something a Little Different

About a month ago I had an exchange with a reader talking about The Purpleheart Signal Meters and modifying the project to provide multiple inputs and some gain balancing. I’ve been giving this a lot of thought in the last couple of weeks because I have the same needs. So I think this is going to be my next major project.

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Design Details

I have been doing internal layout work and making some design decisions concerning the new SET amplifier. I have also been looking at different materials and I decided that I wanted to make the top plate holding the transformers and tubes of brushed copper. While this is an simple decision to make at this point, it raises the issue of what wood to choose for the chassis frame.

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