apple floppy drive reborn as an amplifier [casemod]

Have some old computer gear lying around? Why not do what this guy did, and turn it into something useful once more.

By taking an old Apple 5-1/4″ floppy drive he found at a thrift store, then working some electronics wizardry on the interior, modder Jeff Kobi took this old piece of tech junk and gave it new life as a retro-styled amplifier.

At the heart of the revamped drive is the hacker’s favorite Sonic Impact 5066 T-amp, capable of cranking out amazing clarity and boldness with just 15-watts per channel.

Wanna make your own? Check out Jeff’s step-by-step tutorial over on Instructables.

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categories: audio computing hacks + mods retro

tags: 1980samplifierappleaudiocasemodhackrecyclesonic impactsound

March 1st, 2008 comments: stumble it! digg it! by: technabob

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