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From: Tentochi <tentochi2003@...>
What about doing a separate "cabinet"? It would be 1U (possibly 2 U) high
and it could fit two regular 1U
units side by side. This would allow you to have a 3rd party MIDI-CV and an
effects processor for example. I really like this way the more I think
about it.

--LH--
At some point, options become too many to handle. But, I will be presenting
racking options by having one of the standard widths sized for racks or
Paul's rakc rails. Now, 1 or 2U height I just cannot see. You cannot cut
the fronts thin. So, 1.75 inch rack unit ends up being 3.25 inches tall and
the weight-to-gear ratio is terrible.

Also consider the 1U across the top option. This also takes away the
ability to have the modules recessed into the top So that the front edge of
the top is now a full 3/4" showing.

I plan to handle this in my set up by putting all my rack gear in a separate
walnut box, similar to the ones I will be offering.

--TF--
I also like the idea of having a separate (matching) case for an external
power supply. This really lightens up the case and it allows things to be
moved around and upgraded more easily for me.

--LH--
Yes, I can go along with all that but the matching part. I'd stick power
supplies in a shallow SKB rack and put connecotrs on the back. Don't they
make one of the shallow effects box racks in 5U?

Larry