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Denon DCD-1500 Side panel question

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marcthisdate

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I just became the proud owner of a Denon DCD-1500. Absolutely in love with its sound, incredibly warm for a digital player. While researching it I've seen a number of photos of it with wood side panels and it really looks sweet with them.

Of course doing a bit of googling I have come up blank with either finding a pair or even getting plans for them I can use to make them myself. Does anyone know of a source who makes them or know of plans I could access to do this myself?

Thanks...
 
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Measure the side panels of the player and then transfer that info to some nice pieces of hardwood. Sand, stain, what have you and you're done.
 
I have a Pioneer that came with Rosewood veneered panels they are 3/4'' thick. I bought one missing the brass and panels so I made some from 3/4'' oak. I glued a thin piece on the front edge then finished them added a brass plate. Hope this helps...cheers
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The panels on my DENON TU-800 tuner and DR-M24HX tape deck were 3/4" thick.

You'll also need plugs/caps similar to these to cover the screws used to attach the panels to the player.
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I have had this issue a couple times in the past (missing side panel) and I have solved it a couple of ways.

1. Found an identical component on eBay, as "non working". Contacted the seller, and asked if he would like to sell me just the panels, and keep the piece (and then sell it either fully or in pieces subsequently). He agreed, and presto! I had my panels

2. Found a couple of side panels from a different Sony ES component for sale. They were larger and wider than required. Purchased them, and cut them down to fit on my table saw. Presto! Problem solved.

Before going to the time and trouble of trying to replicate a set of side panels (particularly if the goal is to exactly/close as possibly match other components from the same line), I would try one or both of the ideas above.
 
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