XS Amp Case for Aiyima A04

Have some time to start a 2nd amp case for my nearfield/desktop rig.

I'll be inserting an Aiyima A04 this time with integrated dial mechanism. It will only be 3.5" tall and same 7.5" diameter as Ill machine the TPA3251 board to insert sideways. I fly-cut the baseplate this time as well...

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These amps don't even need fans, so only adding a center and 3 lateral air ports for convection flow...

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Ok. I figured out the correct wiring. The A04's Vol. pot PCB is not like the A07's that I wired up. I'll get a diagram up soon if anyone else cares to upgrade their volume pot. I tested everything and I'm glad I got this little jewel up and running again on my desktop rig. Just a gorgeous sound.
 
Small addition/update to this case. I added a ventilation port to the AO4's board case inside. More heat is being extracted and not translated to the billet housing. I also machine polished a reflective recess at the factory power LED. The red glow is soothing.

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