No original box ? A custom flight case to the rescue !

[Elberoth]

I had to comission a flight case for the FM 122 phono. I had the original carton box, but the packing material was missing, so I decided to go this custom route.

I'm happy I did, as the flight case looks milion times better and costed me only ... $150. Yes - one hundred fity bucks. That is probably not much more than shipping the original packing material (styrofoam) from Switzerland would cost alone. I cannot understand why more manufacturers do not use them (I remember I had once a Classe Omega preamp that came with such a case) - afterall, it gives the component a certain exclusivity.

Anyhow, I think it is a great route for anyone selling his expensive hi-end gear, who lacks the original box. And in case gear is made outside the US, shipping the original carton from Europe or Asia would probably cost well over $500. Shipping a case from Poland to the US would probably cost around $250, so 150+250 = $400 - still may be cheaper than sourcing the original one.

The case size is 45 x 38 x 23cm.

The packing material was CNC matchined from a big block of foam. As you can see - it follows exactly the shape of the component.

The logo on the top cover is plotter engraved - not painted ! Looks super cool.

My next project is to make casees for my MSB monos, as the original cartons came a bit damaged in shipping when I first got them.

Manufacturer's web site for those interested: www.az-cases.pl

I'm not affiliated with the manufacturer. Just a happy customer.

 

[Kingsrule]

Very cool..

 

[amirm]

That's pretty clever approach. I bought a CNC machine from a guy and asked him what he did with it. He said his #1 business by far is making the foam for guns! Didn't think of applying the same to equipment boxes.

 

[kevinkwann]

The packing material was CNC matchined from a big block of foam. As you can see - it follows exactly the shape of the component.

The logo on the top cover is plotter engraved - not painted ! Looks super cool.

My next project is to make casees for my MSB monos, as the original cartons came a bit damaged in shipping when I first got them.

Manufacturer's web site for those interested: www.az-cases.pl

I'm not affiliated with the manufacturer. Just a happy customer.

How did they match the foam's shape to the component without having the component?

 

[Elberoth]

I actually went there with the component. But you can send them a drawing with all dimensions.

 

[kevinkwann]

I actually went there with the component. But you can send them a drawing with all dimensions.

Cool. Thanks Adam!

 

[XV-1]

Hi Adam

You had me tempted with that FM122 phono stage. I owned one about 15 years ago but sold it stupidly.

Glad you have sold it as I don't need to think about it any more

 

[wisnon]

I actually went there with the component. But you can send them a drawing with all dimensions.

Now I see where the GG cases come from! LoL

 

[c1ferrari]

That's beautiful, Adam, and inspires confidence.

 

[RubenV.]

Nice casing, especially for that price. Looks good as well.

@Elberoth: How did the Classe Omega preamp perform? I am thinking of getting one, to pair with my dCS Paganini dac.