source for electronics enclosures/cases?

[dorkus]

hi all,

was wondering where people get aluminum/metal enclosures for their electronics projects. i'm looking for standard cases for solid-state gear (not tubes)... i got a very nice amp case from a company in taiwan a while ago but it was a bit expensive. i've looked at Sescom, but their selection is somewhat limited. Mark V electronics had what i was looking for a while back but i dunno if they are still in business. any suggestions?

thanks,
marc

 

[paulb]

Check out this outfit. More expensive than the Mark V stuff, but good product.
http://www.lansing-enclosures.com/

 

[mlloyd1]

I use one of the gray-box cases for my current preamp. I like it!

Take a look if you want: http://www.enteract.com/~mlloyd1/audio/page_02.htm

Michael
mlloyd1@enteract.com

 

[dorkus]

thanks for the info guys, i'll take a look.

incidentally, i got my current amp/preamp case from THL Audio in Taiwan, it is really nice but a little expensive plus international shipping is a pain, but i highly recommend them if you're willing to spend some extra bucks on cosmetics:

http://www.thlaudio.com/casebpwrE.htm


marc

 

[paulb]

And here's another one, a Canadian company. Check their links for stocking distributors.
http://www.hammondmfg.com

 

[Eric]

Check out <a href="http://www.par-metal.com/">Par Metal Chasis</a>

 

[Netdewt]

Has anyone found a case solution that looks like Jolida / Music Hall / maybe Cambridge cases? i.e. black with brushed aluminum faceplate?

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[anubisgrau]

would be good to know a decent supplier in europe. can't battle with mixing different faceplates with different chasis with different heatsinks.... i need a one-shop solution.

 

[Netdewt]

These are nice, but they aren't made with a silver color faceplate:

Projekt X Parts | Diy HiFi Supply

 

[Netdewt]

These are nice, but they don't come with silver faceplate.
Projekt X Parts | Diy HiFi Supply

 

[Netdewt]

Sorry for the double post there. Feel free to delete, since I am not able.

More nice looking ones, but not available in brushed aluminum.

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Goldpoint Project Boxes

 

[Netdewt]

If no one has a source for complete boxes, how about a source for faceplates that fit on the major suppliers of boxes (Hammond, Par-Metal, etc)? Anything like that out there?

Also how about knobs?

 

[Netdewt]

Here are the few that I found for knobs, not sure what kits what though:

8 Audio Mall
Results for DIY Audio:Chassis & Casing

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Goldpoint
Knobs for 6mm Shafts

DIY Hifi Supply
Knob --CNC Solid Aluminum, Buff-cote | Diy HiFi Supply

EHC Knobs
Electronic Hardware Corporation machined aluminum knobs, metal knobs and more

eBay - Exotic Wood Knobs And Guitar Parts
http://stores.ebay.com/Exotic-Wood-Knobs-And-Guitar-Parts

OEP Metal Knobs
http://www.oep.com/Products/Machined/machined1.htm

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[littlerick]

modu

 

[Netdewt]

Excellent. A little expensive for shipping to the US, but pretty much perfect.

They also have knobs:

 

[CharlieLaub]

Excellent. A little expensive for shipping to the US, but pretty much perfect.
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They also have knobs:
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Who is they "they" in your post. Link please...

-Charlie

 

[Rolandas3]

Who is they "they" in your post. Link please...

-Charlie

look at the post of littlerick

 

[lhwidget]

Who is they "they" in your post. Link please...

-Charlie

Hey Charlie,

It's the Modu site in the post above.

Has anyone seen any brass, gold plate, or copper knobs?

Doh - Just found the link at the top of his post...

But I am still looking for 3/4", 1" & 1 1/4" sizes of the same style, in brass, gold or copper.

 

[_-_-_Adam]

how about a source for faceplates

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