Audio Research D-115 DIY Tube Cage

[RnR]

Hey guys,

I bought an ARC D-115 about 8 months ago, but it unfortunately came without a tube cage.   So last night I decided build a DIY cage and i think it came out pretty great.  Just wanted to show it off, check it out:

[RnR]

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[MacGeek]

Very sharp and professional looking.

[RnR]

Thanks MacGeek   

[OldiesButGoodies]

Very sharp and professional looking.

Agree, that looks great Adam.  Where did you source the perf sheet metal from?   

[scorpio333]

Great job!

[RnR]

Very sharp and professional looking.

Agree, that looks great Adam.  Where did you source the perf sheet metal from?

It was scrap from my brother's work : ) Freebie. It's coated aluminum of some sort.  If anyone is in need I'll tell him to keep a look out for more.

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

Yes, that looks great.   I suspect we'd all have use for a sheet or two.

[Resident]

Hey guys,

I bought an ARC D-115 about 8 months ago, but it unfortunately came without a tube cage.   So last night I decided build a DIY cage and i think it came out pretty great.  Just wanted to show it off, check it out:

I would have to agree, looks really nice.  Great job.

[RnR]

Thanks a bunch guys, I will have my brother keep an eye out

[ataudio]

That's a very nice looking cage.  Nice crisp bends.  If I may add one comment....keep an eye on the internal temperature.  Tubes need to breath a bit. If the top gets too hot to put your hand on it I would be concerned. 

[schwarcw]

The workmanship looks very professional.  Congrats on a stellar job!

[RnR]

That's a very nice looking cage.  Nice crisp bends.  If I may add one comment....keep an eye on the internal temperature.  Tubes need to breath a bit. If the top gets too hot to put your hand on it I would be concerned.

Thanx schwarcw and ataudio.  I thought about that too and will most likely remove the cage during use. I may even put a little fan on my equip rack to circulate air

[Sir Thrift-a-Lot]

Or bolt one right to the cage.