PCB spacers on the huge MVS 4slots...

C.A.R25

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... is it recommended I stabilize the PCBs further by securing them with more PCB spacers than original stock amount.

These PCBs look very flexible in relation to the smaller MV-1C single PCB.
 

ttooddddyy

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familiar with 6 slots, it is a good idea to secure the mounting posts between the top and bottom pcbs, it will improve reliability (not that its a big issue with these board sets imho). There was a good thread on this a while ago, im searching for it.
 

hufford69

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I definitely would. I put one in every empty hole. I believe flexibility is the reason for all the 4-slot sound problems. (broken traces)
 

Magnaflux

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hufford69 said:
I definitely would. I put one in every empty hole. I believe flexibility is the reason for all the 4-slot sound problems. (broken traces)

Aye, that's part of the problem. The pcbs were designed to be fastened semi-permanently inside a cab. We hobbyists handle them much more often than the designers originally intended. I've had some boards die on me I believe due to poor handling (even though I'm carefull with them, they're very fragile).
 
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