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Good non-hammond case for CKKIII?

post #1 of 13
5/17/10 at 6:54pm
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I've been looking around for an alternative case for the Hammond enclosure for the CKKIII, because I don't like how they look all that much. Preferably not too expensive, and large enough for the board and the power transformer, size isn't really an issue. Anyone have suggestions?

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post #2 of 13
5/17/10 at 7:28pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140329939125

 

 

The pics look pretty nice for a $40 case but you will have to be mindful of the height of the caps you pick for C33-C36 if you go with that one.

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post #3 of 13
5/17/10 at 7:37pm

HiFi2000 - GX247.  It is 9 x 6.7 x 1.5.  Like MisterX's option, you'll need to be mindful of the height of a few components, but this case is very doable.  My very own CKIII is in one.  Fits like a glove.

I purchased mine from Audiokit in Italy.  Yes, they do ship to the states and are pretty cool people.

 

http://www.audiokit.it/ITAENG/Cabinet/HI-FI2000/HI-FI2000-Galaxy.htm

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post #4 of 13
5/18/10 at 4:22am

I used cases from the line MisterX referenced for both the fancy CTH & budget b22 in my sig.  They do *look* nice for the price but you are getting what you pay for & might need to order 2 or more to make sense WRT to shipping costs.  Everything is very thin except the alum faceplate (which is not very thick either) & sheet metal screws abound, but it's a serviceable case w/decent top vent holes.
 

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140329939125

 

The pics look pretty nice for a $40 case but you will have to be mindful of the height of the caps you pick for C33-C36 if you go with that one.


Edited by cfcubed - 5/18/10 at 9:34am
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post #5 of 13
5/18/10 at 12:37pm
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Alright, thanks for the suggestions. Anyone have any ideas for any sturdier ones that don't cost an arm and a leg to ship?

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post #6 of 13
5/18/10 at 1:04pm

You might take a look at Lansing.

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post #7 of 13
5/18/10 at 3:02pm

These are some cool cases.

Probably cost an arm and your first born though...

 

http://www.fischerelektronik.de/fischer/uploadfischerfcase/Fischer/M.1.4.1.pdf

http://www.fischerelektronik.de/fischer/uploadfischerfcase/Fischer/M.1.4.2.pdf

http://www.fischerelektronik.de/fischer/uploadfischerfcase/Fischer/M.1.4.3.pdf

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post #8 of 13
5/18/10 at 3:28pm

This thread is very timely, I'm about to start work on my very own CKKIII :) Though I think I might just end up going the hammond route...

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post #9 of 13
5/18/10 at 3:53pm

 

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 I'm about to start work on my very own CKKIII :)

 

 

Me to but I am not using a Hammond.

 

http://www.goldpt.com/enclosures.html ;)

 

Kinda blows a hole in the "not too expensive" part though.

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post #10 of 13
5/18/10 at 4:24pm
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Actually, that price isn't too bad at all. Do you think the bigger one could hold a gamma 1, the CKKIII, and the new LCDuino and both of its modules? I'm planning on building something of the ultimate budget DIY DAC/Amp, see this thread.

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post #11 of 13
5/18/10 at 5:18pm

Wow, I didn't know they made enclosures! The case looks beefy enough to possibly bolt the power transistors to as a heatsink. My only worry would be the panel work as I don't have a drill press. Maybe I'll be sending it to FPE to get done instead.
 

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Me to but I am not using a Hammond.

 

http://www.goldpt.com/enclosures.html ;)

 

Kinda blows a hole in the "not too expensive" part though.

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post #12 of 13
5/18/10 at 6:28pm

Did you notice how the front panel is milled so the "center section" is only 1/16" thick?

I am thinking a cordless drill is about all it would take....

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post #13 of 13
5/18/10 at 7:34pm


I did notice, but I've had bad experiences with making accurate holes with a cordless drill so I'm hesitant to try it again. I had a fun time once where I printed out a template and used a center punch but still managed to screw up a panel.  I do like the case though, I think I'll use and see how my luck goes with my cordless drill-fu.

 

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Did you notice how the front panel is milled so the "center section" is only 1/16" thick?

I am thinking a cordless drill is about all it would take....


Edited by Nebby - 5/31/10 at 3:54pm
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