Technabob » sonic impact http://technabob.com/blog Cool Gadgets, Gizmos, Games and Geek Stuff Sun, 27 May 2012 20:00:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Apple Floppy Drive Reborn as an Amplifier [Casemod] http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/01/apple-floppy-drive-gets-new-life-as-an-amplifier-casemod/ http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/01/apple-floppy-drive-gets-new-life-as-an-amplifier-casemod/#comments Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:05:37 +0000 Technabob http://technabob.com/blog/2008/03/01/apple-floppy-drive-gets-new-life-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.

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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.

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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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