Continuing the topic of tubes, amps, and homebrewed hifi systems, it's how some of us got started down the technical path a long time ago in a different world.
One thing I have always been frustrated with is the lack of decent metalwork. The innards can be wired as beautifully as a swiss clockwork, but the outside always looks like a bunch of transformers, tubes and capacitors mounted on a Bud box. Or else a vented box with a stock 19 inch rack panel bolted onto the front. Any suggestions or experience with (preferably inexpensive) custom metalwork, or a better line of enclosures for our creations?
Failing that, how about wood cabinets for tube gear?
One thing I have always been frustrated with is the lack of decent metalwork. The innards can be wired as beautifully as a swiss clockwork, but the outside always looks like a bunch of transformers, tubes and capacitors mounted on a Bud box. Or else a vented box with a stock 19 inch rack panel bolted onto the front. Any suggestions or experience with (preferably inexpensive) custom metalwork, or a better line of enclosures for our creations?
Failing that, how about wood cabinets for tube gear?