Need suggestions for full size enclosure (rack mount ok)

maurycy · 17th November 2008, 07:58 PM

I am thinking of moving my GC to a nicer enclosure that I can finally put next to my other stereo equipment and stop explaining to everybody why the volume knob is not straight. I want to order front plate from one of those places that make custom ones. I will also be adding headphone out, VU meter, tone controls, etc (I know sound will not be as pure anymore but I am going for the look

).

So I need a suggestions for an enclosure that's not too expensive (I can sand and paint). Something that will accept screw on front panel. Rack mount is OK if it has removable handles. I guess I need full size 17x12 (WxD) with height at least 2.5" but no more than 3-3.5".

I browsed thru Ebay looking for any rack mount enclosures or other equipment that I could salvage but was unable to find anything that would work for me.

Thanks.

Iain McNeill · 17th November 2008, 08:04 PM

The best deal I've found on rack mount cases is:
http://www.circuitspecialists.com/level.itml/icOid/693

They're a bit cheaply made and you have to assemble carefully or you can strip the self-tapping screws but it looks good, especially when it's in the rack

I'd be interested in hearing about any other sources.
Seems like there's a much better selection in Europe

maurycy · 21st November 2008, 06:20 PM

Thanks Iain for your recommendation.

Anybody else? I can't believe that nobody converted old equipment into a nice enclosure.

17th November 2008, 07:58 PM	#1
maurycy diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ	Need suggestions for full size enclosure (rack mount ok) I am thinking of moving my GC to a nicer enclosure that I can finally put next to my other stereo equipment and stop explaining to everybody why the volume knob is not straight. I want to order front plate from one of those places that make custom ones. I will also be adding headphone out, VU meter, tone controls, etc (I know sound will not be as pure anymore but I am going for the look ). So I need a suggestions for an enclosure that's not too expensive (I can sand and paint). Something that will accept screw on front panel. Rack mount is OK if it has removable handles. I guess I need full size 17x12 (WxD) with height at least 2.5" but no more than 3-3.5". I browsed thru Ebay looking for any rack mount enclosures or other equipment that I could salvage but was unable to find anything that would work for me. Thanks.

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17th November 2008, 08:04 PM	#2
Iain McNeill diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Cruz, California	The best deal I've found on rack mount cases is: http://www.circuitspecialists.com/level.itml/icOid/693 They're a bit cheaply made and you have to assemble carefully or you can strip the self-tapping screws but it looks good, especially when it's in the rack I'd be interested in hearing about any other sources. Seems like there's a much better selection in Europe

21st November 2008, 06:20 PM	#3
maurycy diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ	Thanks Iain for your recommendation. Anybody else? I can't believe that nobody converted old equipment into a nice enclosure.

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