#389

Cool, thanks. I have one Mantis already.

One important consideration I neglected to mention is that I’m UK based, so delivery charges will be a issue…

#390

I have a 3U 126HP Dark Modular long boy that I plan to supplement (replace?) with a 6U 84HP Trogtronic Collier. I’ve loved the DM case but I need something more portable.

#391

Would have recommended you talk to Ross Lamond, but sadly he’s not building cases anymore. I have 700hp case from him, that’s wonderful. No power worries ever.

#392

Yes, I’ve heard that. Was on my list for when I had the appropriate cash, but too late now…

#393

Man, as you know I keep holding onto this idea of having 2x 84hp Intellijel cases but the more and more I think about it, the more I want one like yours haha…

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#394

have you already looked into @goiks’s options? seems like a 15Ux104hp plus a 6Ux104hp skiff might get you there with his stock options (728hp total).

edit: didn’t see you were in the UK! probably too pricey to ship.

#395

maybe doesn’t fit the budget, but Erik Needham custom builds some beautiful large cases

he’s also a super nice guy

#396

I recently got a ADDAC 901M 15U (which adds up to ~1000hp) and I couldn’t be happier with it. I looked around a lot before I bought it and couldn’t find anything that was as ergonomic, had as good of a power solution and didn’t cost way more than this. Highly recommended.

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#397

Ah, ok. Geographical location can make a big difference with case costs.

In the UK, maybe synthracks.com is a good option? They do lots of custom work. I was considering one of their portable cases and adding my own power.

#398

Yes, that’s been my conclusion so far - seems to tick a lot of boxes.

#399

Anyone have experience with the Erica Synth travel case (the latest model)? I’m wondering if the screws/nuts that protrude on the inner sides will block deeper modules from going at the edges.

#400

I can second the recommendation for the ADDAC monster frames. I had the 21U and it was very nice to work with and price/hp is superb!

#401

read some stuff posted earlier on about the landscape library case, and i wanted to be the first to say it is great.

i’ve had it for about a month and a half now and jeez it is beautiful. the rowpower40 slot on the side helped free up 4hp and the design allows me to take it places much easier.

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#402

I am intrigued by your poster with handwritten numbers in order. Can you tell us more about that?

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#404

I have a Trogotronic m420 and three of his 168’s. All of the trogotronic cases are an amazing value and have oodles of power to spare. A few negatives about the 420 though: the top half leans WAY back when open (in the studio a put a spare metal box under the back half to keep it accessible - haven’t found a solution for live use) and the modules in the top half are recessed pretty deeply, which can be awkward, especially for controlling modules at the far edges. I’m also a little wary about the long-term viability of the plastic hinges held together by hinge pins that seem a bit lightweight and short - they’re fine for the 168’s but this is just so much heavier and larger.
But you absolutely can’t beat these for price per hp with plenty of reliable power.

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#405

anyone who has used both the intellijel and Make Noise case have any thoughts on the comparison?

I have the Intellijel one and for the most part like it, but my modular has been trending more towards a variation of the shared system setup with mostly Make Noise modules, so it’d be nice to have the shared aesthetic/design over the Intelijel tiles which don’t especially blow me away. and I can’t help but feel the pull of that CV bus, because patching long distances drives me a bit crazy.

#406

Looking to find ~50hp 6u case, as light and shallow as possible, plastic is ideal aluminum is ok. Any one have leads on a pelican style case or something similar with those dims? DIY is great, really just looking for a shell, but would consider full cases too.

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#407

Never used the Intellijel case, but have thought about getting one because the 1u tiles make a lot of sense to have minimized in that row.

I do have a MN Shared System in the older wooden case, which I love. Super robust, and the cv distribution and audio I/O are really helpful. I also have a Mantis with a Rosie and I like the crossfader and stereo fx return on it enough to keep it in the other rack…

My only wish is that the MNSS case had 4 rows of 104 hp…

#408

Have you checked Grau cases? https://graumodular.com/es/home
Bad thing would be shipping I guess, but they look really nice :blush:

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#410

well put. I don’t use and never had any intention of using the I/O ports. The patching up top drives me crazy. Never totally understood why people feel the need for an “output” module when a 1/8’’ to 1/4’’ cable works perfectly well in my experience as long as you manage your gain staging.