i'm looking for a prior post on fitting a Melco NAS with Fraim. The Melco unit is too deep and the rear aluminum support of the Fraim interferes with a proper fit. The cables do not have adequate clearance. I'm looking to see what others have done to solve this problem. I know that fitting the Melco unit on the top shelf will resolve this, or positioning the unit off center on a lower shelf can work. I'm thinking of making a modification to the back aluminum Fraim support; drilling a hole. I'd like to know if anyone else has done this and if it was successful.
I'm less enamoured with the idea of removing the rear aluminum Fraim upport entirely, and exposing the threaded rod support, complimented with washers and nuts.
Posted on: 28 December 2017 by Gazza
Looking at the 2017 system pics @ tonym has his Melco one shelf below the top, not clear how he has done this. I would be surprised if his dealer has modified the Fraim, but I may be wrong. Tony has a wonderful 3 Fraim system with more cables to handle than most would ever dream of. I am sure Tony will post something, so hang on before reaching for the drill.
Posted on: 28 December 2017 by tonym
Aye Gazza, I'm here...I did exactly what you've suggested Arthur - removed the rear Fraim strut & substituted a bolt. You can't see it from the front, there's no sound penalty, and it works just fine. I originally did this adaptation to accommodate a SNAXO 362's connections & it suits the Melco just fine. It's a shame Naim don't offer a similar adaptation, makes life a lot easier with many bits of kit.
Posted on: 28 December 2017 by Arthur Bye
Tonym and Gazza, thanks for the reply. I finally found your prior post for the mod. I guess I'll try that out.
Can't see you picture anymore though. Not sure how to fix that.
Thanks again
Posted on: 30 December 2017 by JWM
Several years ago there was a chap in New Zealand who was using Fraim for Olive kit, which has more central sockets that foul on the rear upright of the Fraim. He drilled holes through the rear upright and made tubular inserts for the holes. I think he called them Polos!
