JohnW
pfm member
Chris,
I'm going to take a "Big Leap" with the Slave units and have made contact with a vendor in China - we are in discussions to customise casework for MDAC2 Slave units, TDAC amongst other projects.
I have an "off the shelf" sample of there existing case to confirm construction, build, feel, finish and cosmetic quality - there are some small issues as to be expected but I believe we can work with them.
The Slave units are an easier first step as I don't need to worry about the front panel / user controls OLED display (with its display window) etc. From experience, it takes much time and effort to make buttons / user controls feel and work well.
I don't expect that the quality will be 100% perfect so we will order and extra 10% units so we can "Mix and match" the best parts as we build up the chassis - and reject any damaged / ill fitting parts - its the only way I can see to deal with ordering mechanical parts from China. I hope an extra 10% will satisfy requirements.
The Full size chassis will include HQ internal PSU - and a remote handset is not required so no need for a MDAC Donor unit for the slave devices.
Target price for the the HQ Chassis with internal PSU is GBP200 to GBP250, maybe less its still early days - I think its far to say closer to GBP200 then 250 (as the slave units don't have a complex front panel).
At a later date once we have worked through the complexities of the mechanical chassis and QC issue we can offer matching "retrofitable" full size cases for the Master MDAC with internal HQ PSU etc. - so you can then sell on your MDAC1.... But TDAC comes first.
For the donor less "Master MDAC2" The Remote handset is an issue as I will need to order 1K pcs... maybe everyone gets a couple of spare handsets IIRC the current handset cost about US$2 China FOB.
When ordered with a Master MDAC, Slave L2 MDAC are GBP300 development cost + "PCB at Cost" so a GBP100 saving (L2 for L1 development cost). L2 PCB's are required for the slave units as the "L2 's Advance clock option" is required to insure all ASRC channels are kept in sync - Oh and stupid me, we also require the L2 DSP option
I'm going to take a "Big Leap" with the Slave units and have made contact with a vendor in China - we are in discussions to customise casework for MDAC2 Slave units, TDAC amongst other projects.
I have an "off the shelf" sample of there existing case to confirm construction, build, feel, finish and cosmetic quality - there are some small issues as to be expected but I believe we can work with them.
The Slave units are an easier first step as I don't need to worry about the front panel / user controls OLED display (with its display window) etc. From experience, it takes much time and effort to make buttons / user controls feel and work well.
I don't expect that the quality will be 100% perfect so we will order and extra 10% units so we can "Mix and match" the best parts as we build up the chassis - and reject any damaged / ill fitting parts - its the only way I can see to deal with ordering mechanical parts from China. I hope an extra 10% will satisfy requirements.
The Full size chassis will include HQ internal PSU - and a remote handset is not required so no need for a MDAC Donor unit for the slave devices.
Target price for the the HQ Chassis with internal PSU is GBP200 to GBP250, maybe less its still early days - I think its far to say closer to GBP200 then 250 (as the slave units don't have a complex front panel).
At a later date once we have worked through the complexities of the mechanical chassis and QC issue we can offer matching "retrofitable" full size cases for the Master MDAC with internal HQ PSU etc. - so you can then sell on your MDAC1.... But TDAC comes first.
For the donor less "Master MDAC2" The Remote handset is an issue as I will need to order 1K pcs... maybe everyone gets a couple of spare handsets IIRC the current handset cost about US$2 China FOB.
When ordered with a Master MDAC, Slave L2 MDAC are GBP300 development cost + "PCB at Cost" so a GBP100 saving (L2 for L1 development cost). L2 PCB's are required for the slave units as the "L2 's Advance clock option" is required to insure all ASRC channels are kept in sync - Oh and stupid me, we also require the L2 DSP option