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You might try reading the thread before asking questions...

So sorry on all fronts Jacob! RIP Dunhill.

Started watching Suspicion on AppleTV. I'm enjoying it so far. 4 London Brits are accused of kidnapping a diplomat's son in NYC. Uma Thurman is in it, though haven't seen much of her yet. https://tv.apple.com/us/show/suspicion/umc.cmc.64yj71dmrdihhmo96h0lgjmw5?ctx_brand=tvs.sbd.4000&ign-itscg=MC_20000&ign-itsct=atvp_brand_omd&mttn3pid=Google AdWords&mttnagencyid=a5e&mttncc=US&mttnsiteid=143238&mttnsubad=OUS2019930_1-579300337890-c&mttnsubkw=134890699151__jKEV8OEz_&mttnsubplmnt=

Been looking for something like these, but can never seem to find them on Mouser or Digikey. Something like the splice terminals used just below the transformer in this picture:

Funny Nate as I did the same thing and watched the first 2-3 episodes. I didn't mind Cruise (and haven't read the books), but I think this take is probably better and sounds like it adheres to the book(s) aesthetic better. Mindless entertainment is a perfect description as well

Happy Birthday Jeff!

I've been watching this as well (my youngest son turned me on to it). It is a difficult watch, for the reasons stated previously. My wife hates it, so late night only for me. I'm most of the way thru the first season, and will keep watching it. I'd agree about the acting, particularly Rue.

Very nice Kevin! I read your comments on HF as well. What does the plaque on top read?

Also had a notice today regarding onsemi FQP3N30 being EOL. Don't think they are used in anything here, but are used over on diyaudio for the HPA1 and for one of Salas's shunts or buffers.

I don't think I would tie to the chassis at this point. Chassis should be grounded via the PE of the IEC inlet connector. Any connection from the PCB ground to chassis should be done thru a ground loop breaker.

Happy Birthday Mike! Hope you have a great one!

Happy Birthday!

Yeah, I have used the button head screws before, and may just do that with no inset. I was going to place the transformer in the vicinity of a chassis foot, so trying to think of ways that would allow me to place both where I wanted without worrying about interference. I had also thought of raising the transformer up 5mm or so off the case floor, but coming up with something to do that with had me stumped a bit. The transformer is about 4" in diameter. It is a 2U case so I have plenty of clearance height-wise.

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I have the panel(s), just using FPD to layout placement of shit. Slimline case for my Salas phono stage.

Thanks Birgir and Marc. My main concern was countersinking something that large in a 3mm thick panel. You guys think that would hold alright? I guess if I have to, I could use a pan head and a washer if necessary. Just trying not to have anything hanging down.

Transformer is an AS-0532, weight 2 lbs. Maybe an M6? Playing around in Front Panel Designer right now and it will let me countersink a hole for 3mm panel past an M8. I guess it would hold OK if not abused too much?

Transformer mounting: for an Antek 50VA, for mounting to a 3mm aluminum bottom panel, I would like to countersink the mounting bolt. Not sure what size of bolt Antek uses, but Avel Lindberg uses M5 bolts. Could I get away with countersinking an M5 in 3mm aluminum? Or would an M4 be big enough for the transformer (I'm thinking yes, but wanted my daftness evaluated before I do any drilling).

I see Jeff provided the proper HC advice? If you have some scrap 1/4" aluminum, I'd try it with the Dremel. Aluminum is pretty soft, so it might work acceptably? You may go thru some blades, so some spare(s) would be a good idea.

Happy belated Birthday Grahame!

2sc5200 and 2SA1943 are another alternative.

Those cases look really nice, but if you say they are expensive for someone living in Germany, I guess us US or other based folk might find them very pricey!

Would there be any problems with using BC556B parts with BC546C? Both On-Semi? I'd be buying 100 of each. Vendor doesn't have the 546B parts in stock (on-semi).

RIP Sidney Poitier https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/07/entertainment/sidney-poitier-death/index.html

Happy Birthday!