MOTM

ps. Allied/closed racks info courtesy of Larry Hendry

weld@... wrote:

> Ive always loved the old Moog lab looks, so these racks are my ticket!.  I
> have discussed this subject very much with Larry Hendry as well. The
> enclosed ones like Larrys are a bit more Like $300+, the open face ones are
> about $120-150. I have 3 of the open face here. One for Midi
> modules/computer monitor, one for audio (2 yamaha o1v mixers racked-effects,
> patch bays, etc.), and one for modular gear now. The opens are Ok... but I
> think for the MOTM you should have a enclosed cabinent to keep the dust,
> etc. out. Also, with the open racks there are noticeable gaps on the left
> and right ends of the rack where the rails  are. This may or may not be
> different with an enclosed rack.
> go here for info......
>
> open racks:  California Chassis  or contact markertek, but expect to pay
> more.
> 1-714-666-8511
> http://www.calchassis.com/index.html
> model #'s OR-77, 66 and 55   $122 for the 77's plus shipping
>
> closed racks Like Larry uses:  see the Allied catolgue
> http://www.alliedelec.com/
> The model number I have is RR-1369MG
> I found them in the Allied catalog available in three sizes (heights).
> All of them are the same 8" depth
> RR-1367 = 61 1/4" rack space, 64 5/8" overall height     $320.05    74
> pounds ship
> RR-1368 = 70" rack space, 73 3/8" overall height           $340.50    77
> "
> RR-1367 = 77" rack space, 80 3/8" overall height           $362.36    81
> "\MG = Metallic gray (like mine)
> BT = Black texture
> Page 64 of the newest Allied Catalog
>
> perpetual@... wrote:
>
> > anybody, like myself, working in the computer industry must have
> > wondered at one time if those floor to ceiling server racks those
> > hoity-toity IS guys all have would be good for a modular.  so...i was
> > wondering...anybody tried those?  they're CHEAP, like $150 bucks.
> > that's about as much or less than one of those pop-up SKB briefcases,
> > and they're about 5 times the space.
> >
> > hey larry H!  what do you have your monstrosity of an MOTM in?  i
> > know your's is somewhat of a towering inferno...
> >
> > alex
> >
>