A Shot in The Dark

[Dnspy007]

At this time, I am in the process of quoting the machining on this faceplate. I should have that in several days time and can solidify pricing and lead time.

Cool, Thanks Joe

 

[Gepetto]

The good news is that progress is being made...

 

[Gepetto]

Supplier commitment is currently at 25 days, I plan on having black and silver versions at that time.

 

[Gepetto]

Faceplate = $115
Meters = 2x $60 = $120
Meter Board Kit (pair) = $45
Meter Sub Panel Bracket (pair) = $20.70

Total = $300.70

In addition, you will need:
Main Power Switch = $24.72
Level Potentiometers = 2x $3.87 = $7.74
Sensitivity Switch = $4.26
Don Imlay's triac switch = $ Market Price

This investment will get you a really sexy new faceplate design for your old PL400

 

[Gepetto]

 

[Hexis22]

Very nice!

The ultimate finishing touch for an original PL400 full WO rebuild.

I have two fully stock mint condition 400’s waiting for someone to commission this type of rebuild.

 

[Vintage 700b]

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That is a very sexy faceplate Joe.
This is what the 400's have needed since they were introduced by Phase Linear.
I predict these new faceplates in both Silver and Black will be very popular.
Another homerun Joe, knocked it out of the park again !!!!

"Always working on making it better"

 

[laatsch55]

It's like the guy knows what we want!!!

 

[Steve K]

Will that face plate work with the original meters and bezels?

 

[Gepetto]

Will that face plate work with the original meters and bezels?

No, it is designed to support the White Oak Audio meters.

 

[wattsabundant]

I really like the triac idea

The triac board serves as the power switch. The 700B had a switch that was woefully misapplied to handle the inrush current. Here is a link on A.K. that discusses the triac circuit in detail. Unobtanium power switch.

The existing power switch controls the triac. The board mounts on the the chassis and uses the existing bottom screw that holds the driver board. This avoids drilling the chassis. Here is the EBAY link or PM me. Power switch PCB.

 

[mlucitt]

I am ready to try the new PL400 Faceplate and kit!