Ready made pre/amp cases in the UK?

FullThrottleRic · 9th November 2002, 09:13 PM

Hi guys,

Browsing the PassDiy Gallery is getting more and more of a downer these days, as the gear people are building is looking amazing, and I feel ashamed to even look at my BOZ/ZRE

Does anyone know where I can buy enclosures in the UK that are as good quality as the ones people use, and are'nt the normall cheap aluminium project boxes everyone seems to sell?

Thanks

FullThrottleRic · 13th November 2002, 08:46 PM

Bumperty bump bump

fdegrove · 13th November 2002, 08:57 PM

High,

BICC VERO has some,so do RS Components and there must be others.

Look for 19 inch rack mount chassis,there should be some nice looking ones in anodised aluminium.

Cheers,

FullThrottleRic · 15th November 2002, 07:29 PM

I had a look round RS, but could'nt find any rack mount boxes, only bloody 'uge racks.
Possibly got a URL?

Taa

fdegrove · 15th November 2002, 07:49 PM

Hi,

http://electronicstores.webshq.com/index.php3

Try the Hampstead site on the homepage.

In the meantime I'll do a search for 19" rackmount chassis.

U.K only right?

Cheers,

dhaen · 15th November 2002, 08:06 PM

Hi Ric,

You could try West Hyde:

http://www.telecomosp.com/westhyde/html/catalogue.html

I don't know the pricing or quantity policy.

A company I use for custom metalwork is Holt broadcast:
http://www.holtbs.co.uk

They normally supply equipment manufacturers, but they've done plenty of 1 offs for me.
If you're not cheapskating, just fax them a dimensioned drawing, and a note of which of their range you want it based on, for a quote. Also mention paint and legend requirements.

Cheers,

John

FullThrottleRic · 15th November 2002, 08:18 PM

Thanks fellas

RichardH · 26th November 2002, 12:47 PM

Re 19" cases - I've been on a similar hunt for a UK supply for cases (cheapskate in my case, though). Have a look at Farnell - look in the Enclosures | 19 equipment | Cases section - they have some alu 19" cases there - pics are very small though, so not sure how good they look.

mhennessy · 26th November 2002, 05:11 PM

I bought the rackcase for my preamp from Electrospeed, who appear to be closing down, unfortunately. RS are their parent company, and stock the same cases...

I'm refering to the all-aluminium cases made by IPK - these feature extruded front and rear panels, so no fixings on the front panel. They do a slightly more expensive version with extruded side panels as well - these are nice. Finally, there's a non-rackmount range that has similar dimensions but no rack-mount ears. RS stock these, and you can order on-line... These cases are available in a black-anodised finish, which is nice...

dhaen · 26th November 2002, 07:19 PM

You'll find that Holt Broadcast, which I mentioned earlier in the tread do the same boxes and their variations.
The owners of both companies used to be business partners, and now seperate, compete for the same market.
I have always found Holt to be the cheaper, though the quality is the same.

Cheers,

9th November 2002, 09:13 PM	#1
FullThrottleRic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Leeds, UK	Ready made pre/amp cases in the UK? Hi guys, Browsing the PassDiy Gallery is getting more and more of a downer these days, as the gear people are building is looking amazing, and I feel ashamed to even look at my BOZ/ZRE Does anyone know where I can buy enclosures in the UK that are as good quality as the ones people use, and are'nt the normall cheap aluminium project boxes everyone seems to sell? Thanks

13th November 2002, 08:57 PM	#3
fdegrove diyAudio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belgium	IMPATIENT? High, BICC VERO has some,so do RS Components and there must be others. Look for 19 inch rack mount chassis,there should be some nice looking ones in anodised aluminium. Cheers, __________________ Frank

15th November 2002, 07:49 PM	#5
fdegrove diyAudio Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Belgium	BUMPERTY BUMP Hi, http://electronicstores.webshq.com/index.php3 Try the Hampstead site on the homepage. In the meantime I'll do a search for 19" rackmount chassis. U.K only right? Cheers, __________________ Frank

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13th November 2002, 08:46 PM	#2
FullThrottleRic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Leeds, UK	Bumperty bump bump

15th November 2002, 07:29 PM	#4
FullThrottleRic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Leeds, UK	I had a look round RS, but could'nt find any rack mount boxes, only bloody 'uge racks. Possibly got a URL? Taa

15th November 2002, 08:06 PM	#6
dhaen diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.K.	Hi Ric, You could try West Hyde: http://www.telecomosp.com/westhyde/html/catalogue.html I don't know the pricing or quantity policy. A company I use for custom metalwork is Holt broadcast: http://www.holtbs.co.uk They normally supply equipment manufacturers, but they've done plenty of 1 offs for me. If you're not cheapskating, just fax them a dimensioned drawing, and a note of which of their range you want it based on, for a quote. Also mention paint and legend requirements. Cheers, John

15th November 2002, 08:18 PM	#7
FullThrottleRic diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Leeds, UK	Thanks fellas

26th November 2002, 12:47 PM	#8
RichardH diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Hertfordshire, UK	Re 19" cases - I've been on a similar hunt for a UK supply for cases (cheapskate in my case, though). Have a look at Farnell - look in the Enclosures \| 19 equipment \| Cases section - they have some alu 19" cases there - pics are very small though, so not sure how good they look.

26th November 2002, 05:11 PM	#9
mhennessy diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK	I bought the rackcase for my preamp from Electrospeed, who appear to be closing down, unfortunately. RS are their parent company, and stock the same cases... I'm refering to the all-aluminium cases made by IPK - these feature extruded front and rear panels, so no fixings on the front panel. They do a slightly more expensive version with extruded side panels as well - these are nice. Finally, there's a non-rackmount range that has similar dimensions but no rack-mount ears. RS stock these, and you can order on-line... These cases are available in a black-anodised finish, which is nice...

26th November 2002, 07:19 PM	#10
dhaen diyAudio Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.K.	You'll find that Holt Broadcast, which I mentioned earlier in the tread do the same boxes and their variations. The owners of both companies used to be business partners, and now seperate, compete for the same market. I have always found Holt to be the cheaper, though the quality is the same. Cheers,

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