Case for SWR SM-900?

[freexjc]

I just acquired a used SWR SM-900 head. I'm looking to buy a case (inexpensive?) for it to protect it in storage and when transporting. Any suggestions?

thx.

[Ronny49]

What about a 2 space Gator rack bag? $79 I have one and love it!


EDIT: One thing I just learned is that you need to have at least a 3 space rack for this head. The colling vents are on top of the case. I removed mine from the two space rack bag and bought a 3 space. Much better! And now I have room for my Seigmund Double D single rack space tube emulator! The SWR cooling vents are at the rear of the top, so they are still open after installing my Double D and the rack bags are lighter than a conventional rack.

[Alex1984]

For the SM series I'd leave an extra space for ventilation. Gator rack bags are good, SKB cases, Carvin Road Warrior cases also seemed impressive.

[ihixulu]

A bit on the heavy side but I got a 3 space 14" rack case for my SM amps. They allow for plenty of air circulation and are constructed well.

Here is the product page

Please note, I am not affiliated with EWI, Audiopile or any other brands on the linked page.

[jjk2007]

Get something that allows for some ventilation. My old SM-900 could have fried up some mean eggs and bacon at the end of some long sets I think. I liked having the extra space since those amps like to run hot.

[dmusic148]

+1 to everyone that said get a 3 space rack- I have that amp and it can and will overheat badly in a 2 space.

[bassclefman]

i have a two space rack with an additional fan exhausting the hot air out of the rack and it's working fine.

[KJung]

Originally Posted by freexjc

I just acquired a used SWR SM-900 head. I'm looking to buy a case (inexpensive?) for it to protect it in storage and when transporting. Any suggestions?

thx.

Used mine for years in the SKB standard two space rack. However, I always ran mine bridged into 8ohms, and if you pushed it, it did get hot. Not hot enough to be a problem, but 'disturbingly' hot. If you bridge into 4ohms, you will definitely need a three space rack.

Avoid rack bags, IMO, which typically restrict airflow a bit too much for this head. The SKB standard 2 space has some nice space on the side and also top and bottom, and works well.

[Ronny49]

Originally Posted by KJung

Used mine for years in the SKB standard two space rack. However, I always ran mine bridged into 8ohms, and if you pushed it, it did get hot. Not hot enough to be a problem, but 'disturbingly' hot. If you bridge into 4ohms, you will definitely need a three space rack.

Avoid rack bags, IMO, which typically restrict airflow a bit too much for this head. The SKB standard 2 space has some nice space on the side and also top and bottom, and works well.

Rack bags are great though for the SM series, a 3 space is highly recommended. I had edited my previous post as I had learned that it needs top space for cooling. A rack bag actually gives a little bit more cushion should it be dropped than a conventional rack.

[JimmyM]

always make sure it's got support on the bottom and ventilation, whatever you do.