--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "evetsterueb" <synth@...> wrote:

>
> I think the point was that while an A-100G6 costs $530 the Frac Rack
> equivalent is only $260. That's a big difference.
>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Christophe Stoelinga
> <crashbikedummy@> wrote:

Exactly, but even more basic than that, yes I know that Doepfer gives
you plans with the DIY kits to build your own cases, for those who do
not possess great woodworking skills or do not have access to the
tools necessary to cut and drill the wood, these DIY kits are not
very useful. Plus if you already offered these as melamine or
plastic veneer covered pieces, they would be very attractive (at
least better looking than the compressed sawdust board in the Doepfer
instructions). As far as the rack case, what I am looking for is
more akin just to the front mounting frame (not a complete box like
the G3 or G6) along with a power supply. Synthesizers.com has
something like this available(QCR8 for $65) along with a power
supply that has a wire harness with connectors for 8 modules (QPS2
for $95). If you have a rack case lying around, it makes the initial
case / mounting rail / Power supply investment at only $160 (US),
much lower than the Doepfer G3 price of $460.

So no, Doepfer does not already make these cases.

> > You are in luck!
> >
> > Doepfer already makes those cases.
> > 1) The "Ikea" type
> > http://www.doepfer.de/a100_DIY_kits.htm
> > You'll have to order the wood yourself but that makes it even

cheaper.

> >
> > 2) a metal rackmount frame
> > http://www.doepfer.de/a100z_e.htm
> > It is called the basic frame.
> >
> > I hope those are indeed the cases you were looking for.
> >
> > regards,
> > Christophe
> >
> > --- On Fri, 11/7/08, henfieldj <HenfieldJ@> wrote:
> > From: henfieldj <HenfieldJ@>
> > Subject: 1 Lower Cost Case Ideas
> > To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Friday, November 7, 2008, 5:56 PM
>
> >
> > You have asked for new ideas for modules, what about

new

> ideas for
> >
> > cases One of the roadblocks that many people (including myself)

have

> >
> > for purchasing a modular system is access to a low-cost case

option. I

> >
> > would propose two ideas for cases: 1) The "Ikea" type where you
> >
> > purchase a black covered wood case that is in pieces along with

the

> >
> > power supply and mounting rails in a relatively flat box. The

customer

> >
> > would be responsible for assembly. and 2) Having a metal

rackmount

> >
> > frame that is designed to be mounted into an existing rack case...
>