What Is The Cost Of Amplifier Casework?

Depends on how many cases you order.  Figure a least $1K to $2K a case if not more to have a solid block of aluminum milled out.  In my business a plain case with just a few design changes can cost close to $350 to $500 per case for a box 12" by 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" powder coat plain aluminum with a 3/16" tick faceplate including name and rear panel lettering.

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What Is The Cost Of Amplifier Casework?

What is the approximate cost of the casework on the big Krells, big Pass Labs and big Gryphon amps? What is the approximate cost of casework on similar big solid state amps? mitch4t

With those sort of "glitzy" looking ones, at least half the dollars if not more.

This is why stuff from manufacturers like Schitt products, are doing so well, because inside they have what counts to make good sound, yet the exterior is plain jane cheap looking but does not detract from the sound.

Cheers George

Speaker Cabinets are the greatest cost to the speaker it self.  Dont know much about casing but honestly it depends on the compelxity of the case and the materials used.

What are the chances of a manufacturer getting the internal amp design to sound right if they can't get casework that is functional and looks good?  It would be like a songwriter saying the bridge section doesn't work, but the first and second first are solid.