Hey Deltat
This may not be for everyone but;
I often pick up second hand rack mounted equipment from metal recyclers and equipment recycle yards. For example I picked a 3 RU case including the electronics inside for about $5 US. In this case it was a junked Intel switch.
I ripped out the electronics (nice stuff in there, power supply etc.), changed the front panel and added a good spray paint. In this case I removed the rack mounts.
Result = a higher quality case that even a fair bit of money can buy from the normal outlets and a fair bit of personal satisfaction.
Cheers
This may not be for everyone but;
I often pick up second hand rack mounted equipment from metal recyclers and equipment recycle yards. For example I picked a 3 RU case including the electronics inside for about $5 US. In this case it was a junked Intel switch.
I ripped out the electronics (nice stuff in there, power supply etc.), changed the front panel and added a good spray paint. In this case I removed the rack mounts.
Result = a higher quality case that even a fair bit of money can buy from the normal outlets and a fair bit of personal satisfaction.
Cheers
For domestic tube amp applications I think it is most desireable to display the tubes. This eliminates most rack mount case designs.
The use of oiled hardwoods, etc. can really accent such designs in a beautiful way.
I took a pair of 55 year old Eico HF-20's and as part of the restoration/upgrade I made solid oak knobs and side panels for them. The original ugly perforated metal cover is gonzo. They look very nice now. The tube shields got polished since this photo was taken.
The use of oiled hardwoods, etc. can really accent such designs in a beautiful way.
I took a pair of 55 year old Eico HF-20's and as part of the restoration/upgrade I made solid oak knobs and side panels for them. The original ugly perforated metal cover is gonzo. They look very nice now. The tube shields got polished since this photo was taken.
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planet10 said:For tube amps i like the idea of adapting the round aluminum ones you find at Value Village :^)
dave
Heh, evil minds think alike
I like aluminum bread-pans and food-service steam table trays for chassis that I enclose in a case
Geek said:for chassis that I enclose in a case
Yea, i figure you always need to add a touch of wood before you are done... i've got some Arbutus & Garry Oak curing that are local (and some nice tight grain old growth Doug Fir)
dave
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