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.
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.
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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.
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