Equipment rack + two boys under 2yr

hochpt21
hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
edited March 2012 in Electronics
Any advice on decent quality racks for under $500? Maybe something with doors. My boys are starting to get old enough to get into things. They actually listen pretty well, but don't want to chance it. Google led me to some nice racks, but usually no doors or protection.

I know there's tons of stuff out there but figured you all would have some first hand experience.

Thanks for any advice.
2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2012
    Salamander makes some pretty nice racks.
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  • hoosier21
    hoosier21 Posts: 4,411
    edited February 2012
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    Salamander makes some pretty nice racks.

    agreed

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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited February 2012
    Yea...some of this stuff looks like it would do the trick. Thanks.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • brgman
    brgman Posts: 2,859
    edited February 2012
    look at sanus also
    check out this site.i saved a 100 bucks on one
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited February 2012
    Also, check out..... www.racksandstands.com :cool:
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited February 2012
    If you are handy with power tools, design and make your own. That way you get exactly what you want and need.The recommendations above are all solid advice.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited February 2012
    decal wrote: »
    If you are handy with power tools, design and make your own. That way you get exactly what you want and need.The recommendations above are all solid advice.

    Unfortunately, not that handy...
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • inspiredsports
    inspiredsports Posts: 5,501
    edited February 2012
    I searched google for "nice rack" and have to agree with their results, (although maybe not best for your 2 youngsters) . . .

    http://www.google.com/search?q=nice+rack&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hl=en&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&biw=1002&bih=557&sei=FbxDT436OIa00AHj1vjvBw

    Salamander is probably the best money can buy with doors, but may come in a bit over budget.

    You also need to consider heat dissipation when you go with enclosed models.

    http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/index.htm
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2012
    Here is what I ended up going with. It is from a website that sells overstocked goods:wink:

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    Got the TV stand and the audio rack for about $650. Couldn't quite go where some of you recommended due to budget, but it seems to be real, heavy-duty furniture. The TV stand weighs about 160 lbs and the audio rack about 90 lbs.

    Need to finish the drawers on the TV stand.

    I didn't put the back on either of them because the receiver is in one and the amp in the other. I thought about putting the backs on and getting small cooling fans but we'll see...

    Hope you like it...but either way...let me know.

    Thanks,
    Paul
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    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2012
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    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • NE1410S
    NE1410S Posts: 44
    edited March 2012
    Looks like you did real well. Nice setup
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  • maximillian
    maximillian Posts: 2,144
    edited March 2012
    Looks good. Can you place the TV in the middle of the main speakers? It may "sound" more natural.
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  • hochpt21
    hochpt21 Posts: 5,423
    edited March 2012
    Yes, I can slide the TV to the far left of the stand and it would be pretty close to the middle. However, 90% of the speakers' use is the turntable or the squeezebox. Sometimes, I'll use it with the TV if there is music on PBS or something, but otherwise we use the basement for movies and what not.
    2 ChannelTurntable - VPI Classic 2/Ortofon 2M BlueAmplification - Rogue Audio Cronus Magnum II, Parks Audio Budgie PhonoSpeakers - GoldenEar Triton 17.2 Home TheaterDenon AVR-X3300W; Rotel RMB-1066; Klipsch RP-280F's, Klipsch RP-450C, Polk FXi3's, Polk RC60i; Dual SVS PB 2000's; BenQ HT2050; Elite Screens 120"Man CaveTurntable - Pro-Ject 2.9 Wood/Grado GoldAmplification - Dared SL2000a, McCormack DNA 0.5 DeluxeCD: Cambridge AudioSpeakers - Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary; LSiM 703; SDA 2A
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  • Gatecrasher
    Gatecrasher Posts: 1,550
    edited March 2012
    Here's what I use. You can even get one with a locking fold-down metal door making it totally kid-proof.

    http://www.can-am.ca/
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