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Just the front panel, where the panel is recessed 1/2". Here's a pic, although I have the case sitting on it's back... The wood panel stands proud of the sides by 1/4", and the sides of the wood panel are chamfered 1/4". The top and bottom are rounded over 1/4" to match the round corners of the metal side pieces.

I received the case and parts today. It will indeed be a tight fit, but I think it's workable. I think Marc will be bringing the chilluns to the beach tomorrow, so I'll go over it in person with him then. I'm much more of a visual learner than an aural learner. This case aches for a wooden front panel, with the 1/2" recess and all. I had some 6" wide Bloodwood laying around, so that's what I used. They're in the first coat of lacquer now, and need a few notches cut into the back after finishing. Once Marc and I agree on the internal layout I'll drill all the mounting holes and post some pics.

Hmmm, interesting. I'll have to see everything before I can envision it, but the bolts holding the toroids shouldn't be too hard to cover with the wood trim. I'm glad you have an idea as to how to fit everything, I'll definitely try your idea first.

Alison could simply sing in my ear and I'm sure I'd pop then and there. Of coarse I'd have to forget the rest of them are there.

Once I receive the case and make my gameplan I'll try to document that part of the project.

Nate have you seen these bad boys? I keep meaning to order them, but haven't yet. Audio Catalog

You did Alison Krauss? Or was it one of the band members? And a big congrats DigiPete!

Happy Birthday!

I'm a fuddy duddy too.

Well if you're a speaker guy the β24 could be a relative bargain if you're considering some of the big boys on the block like Krell, Levinson etc... I'm in the same boat as others, in that my β22 has more power than needed for my speakers. But again it's a build I'd love to keep watch of. Nate, what kind of power switch are you using big guy?

Just curious if any of our excellent DIY gang are planning on building one of these? I have no immediate plans for one, but I'd love to see the build in progress if anyone is heading down that path.

The Gods are a fickle bunch my friend.

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Yummm! Wenge rocks!

It's very well deserved, I can tell from the pics that you took your time and didn't take short cuts with sanding and finishing. The gloss definitely has the wow factor. I usually go with a satin finish, so that finger prints aren't a never ending job to wipe off. There's no denying that the high gloss just sucks your eyes into the beautiful grain pattern though, and IMO looks stunning on that particular Rosewood. Can't wait to see the finished Grados as well. :cool:

Ah the old cart before the horse trick. I've been there.

Nice! Can't quite tell the species from the pics. What finish did you use?

What table are you going to be using Nenso?

They're small compared to my modded pair.

Not really, the AKG headbands are nothing like the Sony, and not really a dual band. I have to agree with your recommendations too, but I'd say one of the K240 variants because of the amplification needed for the K340. Sweet mids with both my K340 and K240 Sextett!

Happy Birthday!

luvdunhill and I will be spicing them up with wood panels in the recesses. Probably a nice Rosewood for me, and Pine for luvdunhill. Just kidding Marc.

Pimp my β22?

Hey Blackmore, good to see you over here.