Cagey’s Neurochrome Modulus 686 build

The plan is to use some Neotech OCC interconnect cable on the inputs. I am also going to have to solder in the RCA sockets, so I am thinking of stripping a bit of the OCC cable out of the jacket for this, as they don't have the correct colours in stock at Audiophonics to buy OCC hook up cable.

Tom suggests fitting a switch, but I don't really want that on the input path as well. I am going to make a shorting plug out of some XLR plugs. That way I can happily run my silver RCA leads between the Pre and power amp.

The question is, what should I fit for the short run from the Guardian to the speaker binding posts?

Next step - advise them you will be commencing legal action, that usually gets a response.

No idea what the legal framework is in France for that though.

I love the disclaimer lol

Really not worth the hassle over €50 of machining in the wrong place, because they can’t read the drawing correctly.
They only had to look at the plan view, as I have pointed out to them.

I will chase this up at the end of the day tomorrow. I don’t expect any response though. I paid by PayPal, so if I wanted to be a pain in the arse, I could ask for a partial refund.

Yup, I would demand one!

You sent the drawing and they've done it wrong. Simple.

First bad modushop experience ive heard of. It only takes one of course

He is ignoring me.

I sent him a mail from a different address, and he responded straight away (3 minutes).
I sent him this mail attached to a request for an answer...

I think he is going to hate me.

Interesting reading:

FAQ
Not been my experience...

For me, as an Engineer, the drawing was clear. It had a plan view of the case layout.

As an update, Gianluca has responded. He is going to review my e-mail with his "engineer" on Monday,
At least I now know what is going on.

It was out of character based on my experience, which is why the alarm bells started to ring.

He has also apologised for not getting back to me sooner.

I just hope he does not want the old bits back, now that they are drilled and tapped.

I still need to drill and tap the M3 holes for the Guardian 686
Easy enough, but time consuming.

The 3.5mm drill was too big to go in my Dremel and drill stand, so I drilled a 2mm hole, opened it out to 3mm with dremel, and finished it at 3.5mm with a hand held drill.
The conical tap is not the best for such a shallow hole, hence buying some flat bottomed taps to do the job.

I can’t wait to get this thing built, but I am not going to rush it.
It looks like we are allowed to go away for Chrimbo, so my schedule may change.
I am on call the week after Christmas, so the family will probably stay with my in-laws, and I will be back at home, finishing my amp.
With Modushop drilling the rear panel (complete with anti-rotation lug features) it should be fairly easy.

I need to read up on the transformers, to see what is what, and take my time connecting it all up.

Just got some feedback.
Their engineer still claims that my drawing was unclear, but Modushop have agreed to manufacture a new heat sink. I just need to send in an updated CAD file.
Their customer commitment shines through in the end.

Yes, I was not expecting that. I can send the taps back....

Updated CAD file already done, and sent in. I should have the new heat sink before the main boards arrive.
They are likely to be shipped out next week. The import fee is going to sting a little, but was built in to the costing of this amp.

Not as much as me...
Gianluca mnetioned in his response that keeping customers happy was a priority.

The engineer will be standing at the other side of the desk from his boss looking at the plans upside down saying, yip that's how I did it 😂