I finally found a decent 2ch system rack

fbm211
fbm211 Posts: 1,488
edited June 2010 in 2 Channel Audio
I have to have this as it will fit my needs perfectly.And you even have the option to order extra shelves with it for furture gear add ins.
Anyone else seen these and thinking of buying one??
Im going for the 30inch version with 2 extra shelves.Shipping is almost a deal breaker though.:eek:

Link>> http://www.decibeldesigns.com/bookcases.html#sc2230
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Harman Kardon T-55c TT
DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2010
    rack 001.jpg

    I built this rack today.An easy,fun project.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • lanchile
    lanchile Posts: 560
    edited June 2010
    fbm211 wrote: »
    I have to have this as it will fit my needs perfectly.And you even have the option to order extra shelves with it for furture gear add ins.
    Anyone else seen these and thinking of buying one??
    Im going for the 30inch version with 2 extra shelves.Shipping is almost a deal breaker though.:eek:

    Link>> http://www.decibeldesigns.com/bookcases.html#sc2230

    Make sure it has ALOT ventilation on the back. since "most" amps get really hot. and heat is the worse enemy of amps and many electronics.;)
    Make it simple...Make it better!
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2010
    decal wrote: »
    rack 001.jpg

    I built this rack today.An easy,fun project.


    Welcome to CP!

    Where did you source the aluminum extrusions? Did you make the shelves as well?
    I'd love to do something along these lines, I've built machinery based on this type of structural extrusion, and loved working with it.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2010
    lanchile wrote: »
    Make sure it has ALOT ventilation on the back. since "most" amps get really hot. and heat is the worse enemy of amps and many electronics.;)

    +1

    Check to see if they can provide for adequate ventilation. Nice looking stuff!
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited June 2010
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Welcome to CP!

    Where did you source the aluminum extrusions? Did you make the shelves as well?
    I'd love to do something along these lines, I've built machinery based on this type of structural extrusion, and loved working with it.

    It looks like "Item" product. We use tons of it where I work. It is a very versatile product. We use the stuff you see for building cabinets, stands, machinery safety fencing, etc... They also make linear units that we use for gantry systems in production parts transfer.

    Do a search for "Item" products and you will find website. Not sure how easy it is for the average consumer to buy. It is more of an industrial product.

    I had never thought about it until seeing that stand pic, but we throw enough scraps of that stuff away that I could build a heck of a stand. A great thing about it...the shelves would be infinately adjustable.
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  • TECHNOKID
    TECHNOKID Posts: 4,298
    edited June 2010
    fbm211 wrote: »
    I have to have this as it will fit my needs perfectly.And you even have the option to order extra shelves with it for furture gear add ins.
    Anyone else seen these and thinking of buying one??
    Im going for the 30inch version with 2 extra shelves.Shipping is almost a deal breaker though.:eek:

    Link>> http://www.decibeldesigns.com/bookcases.html#sc2230
    Nice find, do they make it in black? +1 for ventilation, maybe adding a fan to the cabinet where the AVR would be sitting?
    decal wrote: »
    rack 001.jpg

    I built this rack today.An easy,fun project.
    Welcome to CP :) Congrats on the rack building, a real beauty :cool: I really like the aluminium posts not counting the beautifull shelves :cool:

    Cheers!
    TK
    DARE TO SOAR:
    “Your attitude, almost always determine your altitude in life” ;)
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited June 2010
    It is available in black, but I wont need a fan since I wont be using it for the monoblocks.I have seperate stands for the 565s.
    Hey Tim,maybe you could source some of that stuff you throw away for me,,,I could save a couple hundred building my own rack like decal did.What do you think.Where can I get the stuff I would need to do it?
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,777
    edited June 2010
    In the pictures, the backs of the cabinets are solid, and the back seems permanently attached. How would you hook everything up? And barely any ventilation. Other than those minor details, the 60" tall rack would be perfect for my setup.
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited June 2010
    The backs have slots that can be punched out for convection cooling:D
    There is also a half inch gap behind the shelves for cords.I may need to cut a little bit of extra off to fit my power cords though.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,777
    edited June 2010
    fbm211 wrote: »
    The backs have slots that can be punched out for convection cooling:D
    There is also a half inch gap behind the shelves for cords.I may need to cut a little bit of extra off to fit my power cords though.

    I saw the tiny slots in back. But how do you access the back of the equipment to make all the connections?
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited June 2010
    fbm211 wrote: »
    It is available in black, but I wont need a fan since I wont be using it for the monoblocks.I have seperate stands for the 565s.
    Hey Tim,maybe you could source some of that stuff you throw away for me,,,I could save a couple hundred building my own rack like decal did.What do you think.Where can I get the stuff I would need to do it?


    I should be able scrounge up some stuff. I'll do some rummaging around at work this week. How tall are you thinking? We build a lot of equipment that we send all over the world so we always have a good supply on hand. Naturally, I won't cut up stuff that is on the shelf, but digging through all the cutoffs is ok.

    Depending on length, there is also the option of ordering some. I imagine it is fairly expensive, but I can ask someone in purchasing.

    It would be easy to build a stand with this stuff. There are slots that run the entire length. The slots hold a special sort of t-nut that can be slid the entire length for infinite adjustability. Also available are the L brackets for attaching the shelves, or whatever. Making brackets would be easy enough by sticking a piece of angle iron in the cutoff saw and then drilling a few holes.

    I am sure you could find shelf material at Lowes, Home Depot, or any of them kinds of places. Maybe even look on CL or locally for someone that has an old butcher block style counter top for sale cheap.
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  • fbm211
    fbm211 Posts: 1,488
    edited June 2010
    Dont worry about it Tim.I just ordered the stereo cabinet from decibledesigns.
    The back can be removed for cable hook up but it is recomended you put it back on to prevent racking----whatever that means.
    This guy seems to know his stuff so Im going to have him make me some quality endcaps for the 2bs in a few weeks to match the cabinet.
    SDA-2BTL with custom IC
    Adcom 565 monoblocks--Monarchy Audio M-10 preamp
    Theta Data Basic Transport--Stello DA100 Signature DAC--Camelot Dragon Pro2 MK III
    Harman Kardon T-55c TT
    DH Labs Q-10 Signature Speaker Cables With Furez silver plated copper bananas
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver Reference AES/EBU
    Revelation Audio Labs Prophecy Cryo-Silver i2s digital cable
    4 Furutech FP-314Ag with FI-11cu Plugs/FI-11AG IECs--- Power Cords
    DH LABS REVELATIONS ICs-amps
    Revelation Audio Labs Paradise cryo-silver ICs-Source to pre
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2010
    Thanks for the lead on Item products! It looks like Salamander sources it's extrusions from them. It also appears that the midwest distributor will sell small enough quantities that I can set up an account for my woodworking business. That will make it easy to build custom HT and audio racks.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2010
    dkg999 wrote: »
    Thanks for the lead on Item products! It looks like Salamander sources it's extrusions from them. It also appears that the midwest distributor will sell small enough quantities that I can set up an account for my woodworking business. That will make it easy to build custom HT and audio racks.

    How soon do you start taking orders?:D
    Two words: Exotic Veneers.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2010
    LessisNevermore wrote: »
    Welcome to CP!

    Where did you source the aluminum extrusions? Did you make the shelves as well?
    I'd love to do something along these lines, I've built machinery based on this type of structural extrusion, and loved working with it.

    The aluminum extrusions came from 8020,Inc. There are several high end rack manufacturers that use this same material.The shelves are actually 20X15 maple butcherblocks from overstock.com.I spent all day today staining and polycoating the shelves.When I get it put back together,I'll post a new pic.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited June 2010
    decal wrote: »
    The aluminum extrusions came from 8020,Inc. There are several high end rack manufacturers that use this same material.The shelves are actually 20X15 maple butcherblocks from overstock.com.I spent all day today staining and polycoating the shelves.When I get it put back together,I'll post a new pic.

    Thanks, and again, great job.
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  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited June 2010
    Very nice job. 8020 Inc has a distributor in Elk Grove Village IL.
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2010
    Here is a pic of my rack after finishing the shelves.My camera went dead,I only got 1 pic and it's not real good.The shelves match my Tyler Acoustics speakers pretty well.

    system 010.jpg
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • BuckeyeTim
    BuckeyeTim Posts: 483
    edited June 2010
    Very Nice! I have my pieces of item, I just need to decide on a final design.

    Now, how about wood end caps and wood strips for the slots in the aluminum?
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2010
    BuckeyeTim wrote: »
    Very Nice! I have my pieces of item, I just need to decide on a final design.

    Now, how about wood end caps and wood strips for the slots in the aluminum?

    8020,inc. offers caps and strips in different colored plastic.I used the caps(plain,no logo) but I kinda like like the "industrial" look of the slots in the extrusions.I'm having some 1.5" brass stock machined into footers at a local machine shop to screw into the bottom of the legs.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,264
    edited June 2010
    I have some of that extrusion just need to build somthing with it now..

    Looks nice BTW..
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited June 2010
    Got a few more pics of the rack.The stain on the shelves matches my speakers pretty close.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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