Looking for a A/V Rack

falconcry72
falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
edited June 2012 in The Clubhouse
I'm on the hunt for an A/V rack for my HT setup. Requirements are as follows:

- Needs to be (3) components wide by (2) components tall.

- Real wood.

- Look good.:cool:

I'm lookin at the Salamander Triple 20 in Walnut. Also the TechCraft Highboy 62, but I'm not confident with their quality.

http://www.wayfair.com/Tech-Craft-62-Hi-Boy-TV-Credenza-in-Walnut-TCL6228-TC0291.html#reviews

http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/syn/synergy.jsp?modelbase=sl20


Suggestions???:biggrin:
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  • maggiefan
    maggiefan Posts: 223
    edited June 2012
    Here ya go, quality, real wood, but not cheap.

    http://www.standoutdesigns.com/?gclid=CPfj8fHd1bACFYMKKgod1XYbzw
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2012
    maggiefan wrote: »
    Here ya go, quality, real wood, but not cheap.

    http://www.standoutdesigns.com/?gclid=CPfj8fHd1bACFYMKKgod1XYbzw

    Looks like good stuff.

    Forgot to mention I'd like to keep it around 500-700 bucks if possible
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited June 2012
    http://app.audiogon.com/listings/hhg-stands-signature-ii-maple-walnut-or-cherry

    http://shop.mapleshadestore.com/Equipment-Racks/departments/16/
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited June 2012
    www.racksandstands.com :cool:
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited June 2012
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    I'm on the hunt for an A/V rack for my HT setup. Requirements are as follows:

    - Needs to be (3) components wide by (2) components tall.

    - Real wood.

    - Look good.:cool:

    I'm lookin at the Salamander Triple 20 in Walnut. Also the TechCraft Highboy 62, but I'm not confident with their quality.

    http://www.wayfair.com/Tech-Craft-62-Hi-Boy-TV-Credenza-in-Walnut-TCL6228-TC0291.html#reviews

    http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/syn/synergy.jsp?modelbase=sl20


    Suggestions???:biggrin:
    Salamander is our industry standard and the best selling furniture among custom installers. There is no question about quality as they last decades. But after seeing your budget , don't make the cut unless you want to strongly up your budget.

    Check out offering's from BDI and Bello , both make excellent quality and slightly less expensive then Salamander.
    Dan
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2012
    mantis wrote: »
    Salamander is our industry standard and the best selling furniture among custom installers. There is no question about quality as they last decades. But after seeing your budget , don't make the cut unless you want to strongly up your budget.

    Check out offering's from BDI and Bello , both make excellent quality and slightly less expensive then Salamander.

    Cool, I'll check out the BDI and Bello stuff. I was hoping to find a used Salamander piece to fit the budget... there's actually one on the gon right now, but it's a little bit of a road trip...
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • Drenis
    Drenis Posts: 2,871
    edited June 2012
    I have a metal/glass stand (190 Series) from Sonora. Fantastic build quality.

    They also make wooden models as well; Have a look: http://www.davecohifi.com/sonora.php?display=furniture
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited June 2012
    I've had my Salamander Tripple 20 in Maple with Silver posts for like 9 years. It's in perfect condition and I never had any issues with it. I just added a center door and perf side panels to change it up a bit. If you wish I could snap a few pic's of the new setup. I got the Saturn wheels so I have easy access to the back of the rack where I spend a great deal of time over the years. I have had so much gear go in and out of it and yet it's still here.
    Dan
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited June 2012
    I'm currently using this BDI for my HT setup. Kind of pricey but nice. They have wheels for easy access to the back and a removeable back for ventilation.

    photo-41.jpg



    Or you can get the extended stand which is 4 across and 2 down.

    photo-35.jpg
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited June 2012
    You guys really know how to "spend" the big bucks. For those of you with the wood shop skills, I would imagine that for 700-800 dollars you could out build "any" fancy unit! Better yet, find a nice piece in a Thrift Store, gut it, rebuild the inside and refinish it with your favorite stain, you're done and you've saved a ton! But what do I know? My living room rack was bought for $25 on an "extreme" close out. lol Doesn't look bad either.

    And my wife "still" complained! (Why do we need that??) You gotta love it, right?

    Lots of nice pieces above, though.

    Custom installation in the cnh household? lol (An area rug "hides" all the wiring!). And surrounds sit on top of bookshelves on either side of the room; the center is perched on the monster TV top, and the towers? Well they flank the TV on either side because they are "towers". It's all designed for "minimal" work and placement problems! More time for films! lol

    The wife cannot even begin to "imagine" how much "I" saved her! Should I tell her?

    I should let her read some of these threads but they would only confirm her opinion that my interest in audio is a form of "madness"!

    cnh
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  • Grimster74
    Grimster74 Posts: 2,573
    edited June 2012
    Build your own, that way you get exactly what you want. Hell, just down the road from you, I can build it for you.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2012
    I have the triple-twenty and it's built like a brick ****-house, see my showcase.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2012
    Grimster74 wrote: »
    Build your own, that way you get exactly what you want. Hell, just down the road from you, I can build it for you.

    Thanks for the offer, man! I may be in touch if I can't source something soon..
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
    I have the triple-twenty and it's built like a brick ****-house, see my showcase.

    Man, you got (1) stinkin pic in your showcase....


    But yea, I'm leanin' Salamander Triple. I'm going to look at a local one tomorrow, but it's a Triple 30, so it might be too tall... not sure.
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2012
    I know, it won't let me up load anything else. See below...
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2012
    system_2012_800x600.jpg


    This is the triple-twenty in cherry with mesh doors/sides options (needed ventilation). I've had it over 6 years, IIRC it was about $1400, and worth every cent. It came with 3 shelves, and I bought a 4th shelf separately.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
    This is the triple-twenty in cherry with mesh doors/sides options (needed ventilation). I've had it over 6 years, IIRC it was about $1400, and worth every cent. It came with 3 shelves, and I bought a 4th shelf separately.

    Very nice. I would do the black metal too.

    I was thinking that the Triple 20 was the right height for me... your pic kinda confirms that. I'm still going to look at the Triple 30 though. It might work out.


    What size screen is that???
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2012
    58" plasma. The triple twenty top is 65" wide IIRC.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited June 2012
    steveinaz wrote: »
    58" plasma. The triple twenty top is 65" wide IIRC.

    Nice,

    Well, I ended up snagging the Triple 30 as well as a Twin 30 from the same guy. They are both cherry and black. Pics to come...
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

    Living Room: PC > Marantz AV-7703 > Emotiva XPA-5 > Sonus Faber Liuto Towers, Sonus Faber Liuto Center, Sonus Faber Liuto Bookshelves > Dual SVS PC12-Pluses

    Office: Phone/Tablet > AudioEngine B1 > McIntosh D100 > Bryston 4B-ST > Polk Audio LSiM-703's
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2012
    You'll love it, they are built WELL. You can always add to it as well.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited June 2012
    falconcry72 wrote: »
    Nice,

    Well, I ended up snagging the Triple 30 as well as a Twin 30 from the same guy. They are both cherry and black. Pics to come...

    You just dont know the definition of "overboard" do ya :wink::razz:
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