*** Something rather new and shiny for all you HTPC lovers ***

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Hi

These products have a high price tag, however the quality reflects the pricing, for any enthusiast home entertainment system these are brilliant, with a single rolled aluminum for the chassis this look the business and offer excellent functionality.

The DAC amps also offer something for the audio experts out there!

Stock lands next week.

OrigenAE S21T HTPC Case with 12.1" Touchscreen Display - Silver @ £899.99 inc VAT

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Featuring an impressive 12.1 inch motorized TFT touch screen, removable motherboard tray, support for ten hard drives, no visible screws on the outside of a 5mm thick one-piece aluminium chassis panel, unrivalled hardware compatibility and a footprint depth of only 390mm, the S21T is possibly the craziest idea we have ever let go beyond the back-of-an-envelope concept stage, but after a year of literally blood, sweat, tears, sleepless weeks, Chinese delicacies (if you only knew) and the odd moment of divine inspiration, here it is... Combining style, innovation, and un-surpassed attention to detail, the S21T offers users the ultimate home theatre PC experience.

- 12.1" motorized TFT touch screen display
- 1920x1080 TFT resolution support
- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 1 x 120mm exhaust fan (pre-installed)
- 2 x 90mm intake fan (pre-installed)
- 1 x 120mm optional extractor module
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Matched optical drive bezel
- Removable motherboard tray
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Supplied with IR310 Module
- Supplied with IMON PAD
- Support for up to 10 hard drives
- Matching aluminium stylus
- Dimensions: 435 x 220 x 390mm
- Material: All Aluminium
- Motherboard Support: ATX, MicroATX and miniITX
- PSU Support: Full ATX
- GPU Support: Full Size
- Drive Bays: 10 x 3.5" and 1 x 5.25"
-Front I/O Port: 2 x USB / 1 x FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1 x Card Reader
- TFT Spec: 12." Screen @ 1920 x 1080 resolution

Only £899.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S21T HTPC Case with 12.1" Touchscreen Display - Black @ £899.99 inc VAT

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Featuring an impressive 12.1 inch motorized TFT touch screen, removable motherboard tray, support for ten hard drives, no visible screws on the outside of a 5mm thick one-piece aluminium chassis panel, unrivalled hardware compatibility and a footprint depth of only 390mm, the S21T is possibly the craziest idea we have ever let go beyond the back-of-an-envelope concept stage, but after a year of literally blood, sweat, tears, sleepless weeks, Chinese delicacies (if you only knew) and the odd moment of divine inspiration, here it is... Combining style, innovation, and un-surpassed attention to detail, the S21T offers users the ultimate home theatre PC experience.

- 12.1" motorized TFT touch screen display
- 1920x1080 TFT resolution support
- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 1 x 120mm exhaust fan (pre-installed)
- 2 x 90mm intake fan (pre-installed)
- 1 x 120mm optional extractor module
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Matched optical drive bezel
- Removable motherboard tray
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Supplied with IR310 Module
- Supplied with IMON PAD
- Support for up to 10 hard drives
- Matching aluminium stylus
- Dimensions: 435 x 220 x 390mm
- Material: All Aluminium
- Motherboard Support: ATX, MicroATX and miniITX
- PSU Support: Full ATX
- GPU Support: Full Size
- Drive Bays: 10 x 3.5" and 1 x 5.25"
-Front I/O Port: 2 x USB / 1 x FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1 x Card Reader
- TFT Spec: 12." Screen @ 1920 x 1080 resolution

Only £899.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S16T HTPC Case with 7" Touchscreen Display - Silver @ £569.99 inc VAT

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Featuring the same one-piece 5mm thick curved-edge-design used in the S21T, the S16T is a full-sized chassis designed to fulfil all your hardware requirements. Measuring 175mm in height, the S16T will support a full-size PSU, full-size ATX motherboard, 4 hard drives, optical drive and built-in media bay. The S16T doesn't’t stray far from the design elements consistent with the rest of the S-range, once again the optical drive, media bays and TFT controls are hidden behind a door which utilizes our new patented hinge-design/mechanism to ensure the smoothest and most refined movement.
The S16T also provides support for an additional hard drive, making for a total of 5 (Ideal for premium systems with raid configurations) whilst 80mm and 92mm fans keep the system cool and quiet.
It features a 7” TFT touch-panel with full HD support (1920x 1080) which provides the user with an interface to control your media center from the chassis without the need to turn on your main display.


- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 2 x 80mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
- 1 x 92mm intake fans (pre-installed)
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Support for 4 hard drives or 5 with the use of the HM100 hard drive mount
- Optical drive matching bezel included
- 7" Touch Panel TFT with HD support
- IR310 Module Included
- IMON PAD remote included
- Dimenions: 435 x 175 x 390mm
- Motherboard Support: ATX, MicroATX, miniITX
- PSU Support: ATX
- GPU Support: Full Size
- 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays
- 1 x 3.5" optional drive bay (HM100)
- 1 x 5.25 optical drive bay
- Fan Support: 2 x 800m and 1 x 92mm
- Expansion Slots: 7
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB / 1 X FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1 x Card Reader
- TFT Spec: 7" @ 800 x 480 native (max 1920 x 1080)

Only £569.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S16T HTPC Case with 7" Touchscreen Display - Black @ £569.99 inc VAT

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Featuring the same one-piece 5mm thick curved-edge-design used in the S21T, the S16T is a full-sized chassis designed to fulfil all your hardware requirements. Measuring 175mm in height, the S16T will support a full-size PSU, full-size ATX motherboard, 4 hard drives, optical drive and built-in media bay. The S16T doesn't’t stray far from the design elements consistent with the rest of the S-range, once again the optical drive, media bays and TFT controls are hidden behind a door which utilizes our new patented hinge-design/mechanism to ensure the smoothest and most refined movement.
The S16T also provides support for an additional hard drive, making for a total of 5 (Ideal for premium systems with raid configurations) whilst 80mm and 92mm fans keep the system cool and quiet.
It features a 7” TFT touch-panel with full HD support (1920x 1080) which provides the user with an interface to control your media center from the chassis without the need to turn on your main display.


- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 2 x 80mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
- 1 x 92mm intake fans (pre-installed)
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Support for 4 hard drives or 5 with the use of the HM100 hard drive mount
- Optical drive matching bezel included
- 7" Touch Panel TFT with HD support
- IR310 Module Included
- IMON PAD remote included
- Dimenions: 435 x 175 x 390mm
- Motherboard Support: ATX, MicroATX, miniITX
- PSU Support: ATX
- GPU Support: Full Size
- 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays
- 1 x 3.5" optional drive bay (HM100)
- 1 x 5.25 optical drive bay
- Fan Support: 2 x 800m and 1 x 92mm
- Expansion Slots: 7
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB / 1 X FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1 x Card Reader
- TFT Spec: 7" @ 800 x 480 native (max 1920 x 1080)

Only £569.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S14V Micro-ATX HTPC Case - Silver @ £329.99 inc VAT

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The S14V features the same unique one piece 5mm thick curved-edge-design used in the S21T. The S14V represents the mid-size chassis in the S-Series range. Measuring 150mm in height the S14V will support a full size PSU, MicroATX motherboard, 4 hard drives, optical drive and built in media bay. In keeping with the design philosophy of the S-Range, the optical drive, media bay and ports are hidden behind a door which features our new patented hinge-design/mechanism to ensure a smooth and refined movement.
The S14V also accommodates the use of full height expansion cards giving maximum expansion card flexibility.
As with all our S Series chassis, our new VF310 VFD module is supplied with it's extra large display area you won’t find yourself straining to see what’s playing from the comfort of your living room sofa.

- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
- 1 x 92mm intake fans (pre-installed)
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Optional MCE & IR Trans module
- Support for 4 hard drives
- Optical drive matching bezel included
- VF310 VFD/IR Module included
- IMON PAD remote included
- Dimensions: 435 x 150 x 390mm
- Motherboard Support: MicroATX / miniITX
- PSU Support: ATX
- GPU Support: Full Size
- 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays
- 1 x 5.25 optical drive bay
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans and 1 x 92mm intake fan
- Expansion Slots: 4
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB / 1 x FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1 x Card Reader

Only £329.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S14V Micro-ATX HTPC Case - Black @ £329.99 inc VAT

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The S14V features the same unique one piece 5mm thick curved-edge-design used in the S21T. The S14V represents the mid-size chassis in the S-Series range. Measuring 150mm in height the S14V will support a full size PSU, MicroATX motherboard, 4 hard drives, optical drive and built in media bay. In keeping with the design philosophy of the S-Range, the optical drive, media bay and ports are hidden behind a door which features our new patented hinge-design/mechanism to ensure a smooth and refined movement.
The S14V also accommodates the use of full height expansion cards giving maximum expansion card flexibility.
As with all our S Series chassis, our new VF310 VFD module is supplied with it's extra large display area you won’t find yourself straining to see what’s playing from the comfort of your living room sofa.

- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
- 1 x 92mm intake fans (pre-installed)
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Optional MCE & IR Trans module
- Support for 4 hard drives
- Optical drive matching bezel included
- VF310 VFD/IR Module included
- IMON PAD remote included
- Dimensions: 435 x 150 x 390mm
- Motherboard Support: MicroATX / miniITX
- PSU Support: ATX
- GPU Support: Full Size
- 4 x 3.5" internal drive bays
- 1 x 5.25 optical drive bay
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans and 1 x 92mm intake fan
- Expansion Slots: 4
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB / 1 x FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1 x Card Reader

Only £329.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S10V Micro-ATX HTPC Case Case - Silver @ £309.98 inc VAT

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The S10V borrows the same unique one-piece 5mm thick curved-edge-design used in the S21T. The S10V is the smallest in the S-Series range, measuring only 115mm in height, the S10V still manages to fit a full size PSU, MicroATX motherboard, 2 hard drives, slim optical drive and built-in media bay. In keeping with the design philosophy of the S-Range, the optical drive, media bay and ports are hidden behind a door which features our new patented hinge-design/mechanism to ensure a smooth and refined movement.
As with all our S Series chassis, our new VF310 VFD module is supplied with it's extra large display area you won’t find yourself straining to see what’s playing from the comfort of your living room sofa.

- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
- 2 x 60mm intake fans (pre-installed)
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Optional MCE & IR Trans module
- Support for 2 hard drives
- Slim optical ide drive adapter included
- Revisable PSU mounting
- VF310 VFD/IR Module included
- IMON PAD remote included
- Dimensions: 435 x 115 x 390mm
- Motherboard Support: MicroATX and miniITX
- PSU Support: ATX
- GPU Support: Low profile
- 2 x 3.5" internal drive bays and 1 x slim laptop optical drive bay
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans
- 2 x 60mm intake fans
- Expansion Slots: 4
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB / 1 x FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1x Card Reader

Only £309.98 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE S10V Micro-ATX HTPC Case - Black @ £309.98 inc VAT

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The S10V borrows the same unique one-piece 5mm thick curved-edge-design used in the S21T. The S10V is the smallest in the S-Series range, measuring only 115mm in height, the S10V still manages to fit a full size PSU, MicroATX motherboard, 2 hard drives, slim optical drive and built-in media bay. In keeping with the design philosophy of the S-Range, the optical drive, media bay and ports are hidden behind a door which features our new patented hinge-design/mechanism to ensure a smooth and refined movement.
As with all our S Series chassis, our new VF310 VFD module is supplied with it's extra large display area you won’t find yourself straining to see what’s playing from the comfort of your living room sofa.

- One piece 5mm aluminium front & sides
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans (pre-installed)
- 2 x 60mm intake fans (pre-installed)
- Front media bay, usb hub, audio & firewire
- Rubber isolation hard drive screws
- Optional MCE & IR Trans module
- Support for 2 hard drives
- Slim optical ide drive adapter included
- Revisable PSU mounting
- VF310 VFD/IR Module included
- IMON PAD remote included
- Dimensions: 435 x 115 x 390mm
- Motherboard Support: MicroATX and miniITX
- PSU Support: ATX
- GPU Support: Low profile
- 2 x 3.5" internal drive bays and 1 x slim laptop optical drive bay
- 2 x 60mm exhaust fans
- 2 x 60mm intake fans
- Expansion Slots: 4
- Front I/O Ports: 2 x USB / 1 x FireWire / 2 x Audio / 1x Card Reader

Only £309.98 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE M7 DAC Amplifier - Silver @ £439.99 inc VAT

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The premium M7 USB DAC integrated amplifier provides a whole new way to experience and enjoy music directly from your personal computer. With sampling rates of up to 96khz and up to 24bit resolution supporting through a full speed USB 2.0 connection, the M7 transports and amplifies audio in a way that will allow the audio experience to happen in the way it was intended.

Every component in the M7 has been carefully hand picked for both performance and quality, from the widely respected Wolfson WM8740 DAC to the Tenor TE7702L USB streaming controller. Even the audio knob uses the premium Alps Blue Velvet pententiometer.

Unlike other USB DAC that only perform the DAC function and require a separate amplifier, the M7 performs both DAC and audio amplification. This allows a plug and play experience in a single integrated appliance.

With the inbuilt USB audio class 1.0 compliance, the M7 can be simply plugged in to any personal computer with a modern operating system and require no additional drivers. From Microsoft Windows, to Linux and even Apple OSX the M7 can be setup with ease.

The M7 delivers quality in every aspect of its engineering and design. The construction and quality has been refined to every last detail, allowing the soul of the amplifier to be shaped into true OrigenAE axiom.

- Integrated dual channel amplifier
- Premium Wolfson 8740 powered DAC
- Plug and play driverless installation
- Apls blue velvet pentitometer
- Gold plated RCA inputs
- Gold plated speaker terminals
- Integrated headphone amplifier
- Compact and stylish design
- Efficient heat dissipation engineering
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 240 x 78 x 281mm (*inc feet)
- Construction materials: All aluminium chassis
- Audio output channels: 2 channels
- 50 watt per channel RMS at 4 ohm
- 25 watt per channel RMS at 8 ohm
- Frequency response: 5Hz ~ 120KHz(-3dB)
- S/N ratio: - > 85db
- Total harmonic distortion: - < 0.05%( 20KHz / 8ohm)
- Inputs: USB input for DAC audio
- Gold RCA tuner device audio input
- Gold RCA cd player audio input
- Gold RCA auxillary audio input
- Output connector: Gold binding posts
- DAC chip: Wolfson WM8740
- Usb streaming controller: Tenor TE7022L
- Usb compliance: Usb 2.0 full speed
- Usb 1.0 audio class
- Resolution support: 16/24bit
- Sampling rates support: 8/16/32/44.1/48/96 KHz
- Power rated input voltage: 100Vac / 240Vac
- Power input voltage range: 90Vac to 264Vac
- Power input frequency range: 47Hz to 63Hz

Only £439.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE M7 DAC Amplifier - Black @ £439.99 inc VAT

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The premium M7 USB DAC integrated amplifier provides a whole new way to experience and enjoy music directly from your personal computer. With sampling rates of up to 96khz and up to 24bit resolution supporting through a full speed USB 2.0 connection, the M7 transports and amplifies audio in a way that will allow the audio experience to happen in the way it was intended.

Every component in the M7 has been carefully hand picked for both performance and quality, from the widely respected Wolfson WM8740 DAC to the Tenor TE7702L USB streaming controller. Even the audio knob uses the premium Alps Blue Velvet pententiometer.

Unlike other USB DAC that only perform the DAC function and require a separate amplifier, the M7 performs both DAC and audio amplification. This allows a plug and play experience in a single integrated appliance.

With the inbuilt USB audio class 1.0 compliance, the M7 can be simply plugged in to any personal computer with a modern operating system and require no additional drivers. From Microsoft Windows, to Linux and even Apple OSX the M7 can be setup with ease.

The M7 delivers quality in every aspect of its engineering and design. The construction and quality has been refined to every last detail, allowing the soul of the amplifier to be shaped into true OrigenAE axiom.

- Integrated dual channel amplifier
- Premium Wolfson 8740 powered DAC
- Plug and play driverless installation
- Apls blue velvet pentitometer
- Gold plated RCA inputs
- Gold plated speaker terminals
- Integrated headphone amplifier
- Compact and stylish design
- Efficient heat dissipation engineering
- Dimensions (WxHxD): 240 x 78 x 281mm (*inc feet)
- Construction materials: All aluminium chassis
- Audio output channels: 2 channels
- 50 watt per channel RMS at 4 ohm
- 25 watt per channel RMS at 8 ohm
- Frequency response: 5Hz ~ 120KHz(-3dB)
- S/N ratio: - > 85db
- Total harmonic distortion: - < 0.05%( 20KHz / 8ohm)
- Inputs: USB input for DAC audio
- Gold RCA tuner device audio input
- Gold RCA cd player audio input
- Gold RCA auxillary audio input
- Output connector: Gold binding posts
- DAC chip: Wolfson WM8740
- Usb streaming controller: Tenor TE7022L
- Usb compliance: Usb 2.0 full speed
- Usb 1.0 audio class
- Resolution support: 16/24bit
- Sampling rates support: 8/16/32/44.1/48/96 KHz
- Power rated input voltage: 100Vac / 240Vac
- Power input voltage range: 90Vac to 264Vac
- Power input frequency range: 47Hz to 63Hz

Only £439.99 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE HM100 Hard Drive Mounting System - Silver @ £21.98 inc VAT

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The OrigenAE HM100 is a hard drive mounting system that utilizes our unique rubberized screw isolation system allowing anyone to add an extra drive to their existing computer chassis but with the added advantages of improved noise dampening and easy installation.

Using high bond foam tape it can be fixed to any flat surface inside a computer chassis, and with its pre-drilled mounting holes can be easily secured to our S16V and S16T chassis.

- All aluminium construction
- Rubberized screw isolation system
- Fits any chassis
- Pre-drilled holes for S16T & S16V

Only £21.98 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE HM100 Hard Drive Mounting System - Black @ £21.98 inc VAT

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The OrigenAE HM100 is a hard drive mounting system that utilizes our unique rubberized screw isolation system allowing anyone to add an extra drive to their existing computer chassis but with the added advantages of improved noise dampening and easy installation.

Using high bond foam tape it can be fixed to any flat surface inside a computer chassis, and with its pre-drilled mounting holes can be easily secured to our S16V and S16T chassis.

- All aluminium construction
- Rubberized screw isolation system
- Fits any chassis
- Pre-drilled holes for S16T & S16V

Only £21.98 inc VAT.

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OrigenAE RC197 Remote Controller @ £14.99 inc VAT

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The OrigenAE RC197 uses the new Philips developed Microsoft IR Remote Control for total Windows Vista Media Center functionality. The remote as a fresh bold new design that has been built around Media Center ensuring easy of use and seamless integration.
With it's back light keys and learning function this remote will perfectly compliment your home theater setup.

- Specially designed for Windows Vista MCE
- Refreshing and sophisticated design
- 23 white back-lighted keys
- TV Standby & Volume Learnable keys
- Incorporates Microsoft-recommended RC6
- Up to 46 keys
- WLP Windows Vista Premium ready
- IR Range: 9 meters
- 3 x AAA Batteries

Only £14.99 inc VAT.

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Agreed but I dont think that is necessarily OcUK's fault. I mean £900 for a case with a touchscreen on the front? but why? I could buy a nice case AND a tablet to control it from for that money...and I'd have a tablet.
 
These new lines are all influenced by the new owners Caseking.

Obviously they will want to push what works for them in Germany here too.

SFF and HTPC are growing markets,I don't blame them for trying to expand their sales of them.

A few years ago Origen had no competition to their HTPC case designs, they were quite revolutionary and very nicely built.
Now however they have Wesena, Streacom, Moneual and a few others ripping off their designs for a lot less money.

The £900 S21 is absolutely for people with more money than sense, but it's surprising how big that market is also.
I could quite literally build a house for less money than some of my clients spend on kitting out their home entertainment desires.
 
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After reading the first post I feel like I have picked up the soap... talk about expensive :eek:

Buy a Lian Li case for £80 ish and fully it out for a total of £400 ish and you have a perfectly good HTPC, the above fall in to my personal category of "more money than brains".

Stoner81.
 
After reading the first post I feel like I have picked up the soap... talk about expensive :eek:

Buy a Lian Li case for £80 ish and fully it out for a total of £400 ish and you have a perfectly good HTPC, the above fall in to my personal category of "more money than brains".

Stoner81.

I agree £400 would make a great htpc so £800 for just a case is a dumb deal.
 
The quality and price are fine. This is HIGH end.

I looked at these years ago when I was OcUK tech manager. I got one in and built aHTPC for Spie in it (former OcUK Owner). The quality is, frankly, SICKENINGLY good. Worth noting myself and Spie are high end hi fi nuts (Linn, michel etc) so we know what quality kit looks and feels like.

My beef with HTPC is, back in the day, they were never expensive enough!

Manufacturers are asking you to chuck ALL your lounge kit (amps, CD deck, bluray, sky box, media streamer etc, etc) and replace it with one box.

Do the maths on some average/ good "Dixons/ Curry's" kit and you're looking at getting on for £2k easily.......

Put simply, and speaking from first hand experience of building from scratch and using, these cases are BLOODY AWESOME and NOT too highly priced. Photo's do NOT do them justice. ;)
 
I've loved OrigenAE for quite a few years now and often dreamt of owning one of the S21T's but they've always been miles and miles out of my reach. These aren't new cases, or new designs particularly and they haven't exactly dropped in price over the years, I can't see it happening any time soon.

Someone must be buying them. I need to start playing the lottery again :)
 
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