[Julien43]

Hello... I just ordered a Bugle PCB and would like to find the dimensions, and a few sources for a chassis. Thanks for taking the time to read my post!
Julien

[Carlman]

I used this aluminum case from LMB Heeger.  (EAS-500)

The case will have a lot of scratches all over it when you receive it, though.  I bought some in silver for another project and had to refinish them completely.  So, out of 3 cases, they were all scratched.. a few deep scratches but mostly light ones.

The plastic cases from Digikey are unacceptable to me.  They are just cheap, flimsy plastic boxes that should be $1 or so.  

Also, you may be able to get something from Par-metal. (www.par-metal.com)  If it's not custom, it should be a fairly easy situation.

-C

[BradJudy]

I used a Hammond extruded aluminum chassis.  It's a little too tight - I had to sand down the edge a bit and shave off half of the grounding nut, but it's a great fit otherwise.  I'll see if I have a pic somewhere.

Edit2:

The Hammond cases are available from Mouser and run $18 each IIRC.  You can get them with plastic or aluminum panels.  

Edit:

I have a lousy pic in my gallery - the case also comes in natural aluminum anodizing (dull silver)

http://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?action=gallery;area=browse;album=119

[erimille]

I used this aluminum case from LMB Heeger.  (EAS-500)

The case will have a lot of scratches all over it when you receive it, though.  I bought some in silver for another project and had to refinish them completely.  So, out of 3 cases, they were all scratched.. a few deep scratches but mostly light ones.

I also have the EAS-500, which I've found to have ample room for the Bugle and powersupply. I've stacked mine and built around this preamp an input selector switch - at this point things are getting a bit more tight


Jsrun (over at diyaudio) is putting together a group buy on http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=38231">small Aluminum enclosures. If I hadn't have bought the EAS-500, I would have seriously thought about this option. I've bought some RCA plugs and binding posts from a previous group purchace he's arranged and the quality is incredible for the price.

My EAS-500 case was also scratched up pretty bad. I've yet to figure out how best I'd like to (re)finish this.

--eric

[erimille]

My EAS-500 case was also scratched up pretty bad. I've yet to figure out how best I'd like to (re)finish this.

err... Carlman, how did you end up refinishing your case?

--eric

[Carlman]

I'll have to take some photos... but, I bought silver cases and then used a 4" wire wheel brush (coarse) and my power drill to create a new finish.  They turned out quite nice.  They need a coat of clear after this process, though or they attract fingerprints.  The 2 cases I did this to were for a pair of Scott Nixon monoblocks but, they are the same Heeger EAS-500 I used for the Bugle.  The Bugle case is black... and may be able to have the same effect but, I was tired of this... it creates a lot of dust, you need a clamp, must be outside for the aluminum dust going everywhere... and I just wanted to get the preamp finished.

BTW.. You can see photos of the Bugle (not the silver cases) here.

Hope this helps.

-C

[erimille]

Thanks Carlman for the suggestions (and helpful pictures).

I started looking into powder-coating at one time but ran out of steam. I'm interested in keeping this black. The fit and finish of the Heeger EAS-500 is not the greatest and I was hoping a nice powder-coating might hide some (but I'm guessing not all) of the problems.

--eric

[Julien43]

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[ohenry]

Here's my Bugle in a Hammond case.  I built the power supply and have it situated in a slightly larger (same length, a little taller and wider) Hammond case and they look nice together.  Like the previous poster stated, that Hammond is a little tight, so I'd recommend the next size up to simplfy installation.  It's really amazing how good the Bugle performs.  Have fun!!!