Do you build anything for your high fidelity system? If so, what do you make?

@ovinewar1 

i too used the hifiberry hat.  I think DAC+.  I see they have a new version out, wondering if it’s worth an upgrade?  As for Volumio, I use the free version.

I have built a few racks, some sound absorbing panels, and a long time ago, I built everything Hafler sold and I still have my Dynaco Stereo 400 amp. I also built some speakers and 6 subwoofers.

JD

Speaking of Dynaco units, I have the ST150 that was personally built by the person who wrote the very first technical article in the very first issue of the JAES, January 1952. (Journal of the Audio Engineering Society). One of those accidents of fate, where you see an advert and you answer it. And then run into this given person....

Years ago, I made a 6 shelf equipment stand using oak plywood (from Lowe's) and applied edging, stained it many times, applied some Urethane clear coat. Used 6-foot long black anodized threaded rods (McMaster Carr), wide stainless steel washers, nuts, and a rubber washer underneath them at each joint.  Added casters (need larger ones now). In the rear I added some PVC conduit to route the cables to keep it looking "neat" for WAF.   If I had to do it over, I'd probably go for a 4-foot or 5-foot tall one instead. 

Just wanted it to be on casters for easy access to the rear for cable hookups/changes and for cleaning ease.  

After spending great time and effort looking for the 'right' stand to hold my gear, I finally designed and built a stand to meet MY standards/size/needs.  Frame consists of angle iron.  Shelves are 1.25" thick cherry wood.  Bottom unit has two drawers for basic storage, vinyl brush, stylus cleaner, zerostat etc.  Each shelf can be adjusted in 1/2" increments.  Each shelf is isolated with Isolatit rubber disks.  It is quite heavy and on appliance wheels to allow it to be rolled out, making it easier to hook up equipment.  Very solid.