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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited January 2013
    Here is a very practical speaker stand tho:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrie_l_hale/3227620899/
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • falconcry72
    falconcry72 Posts: 3,580
    edited January 2013
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Here is a very practical speaker stand tho:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrie_l_hale/3227620899/

    ...what a crappy stand...
    2-Channel: PC > Schiit Eitr > Audio Research DAC-8 > Audio Research LS-26 > Pass Labs X-250.5 > Magnepan 3.7's

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,287
    edited January 2013
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Here is a very practical speaker stand tho:

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrie_l_hale/3227620899/

    I have one just like it
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited January 2013
    But all I ever here in there is a low bass sound
    "The legitimate powers of government extend to such acts only as are injurious to others. But it does me no injury for my neighbour to say there are twenty gods, or no god. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2013
    First stage of the latest rack I am building...
    Legs from ambrosia maple:
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    After seeing the leg stock, I have decided on a slab of zebrawood for the shelves. The legs will be pinned using walnut dowels.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • classic carl
    classic carl Posts: 648
    edited January 2013
    I use these VTI racks that I bought from racksandstands.com

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    CSP_4565_audio system.jpg
    CSP_4534_VTI racks.jpg
    CSP_5041_left stack.jpg


    I bought three racks and configured them into two taller ones. They are 24" W x 20" D, but I rotated them 90 degrees to fit. They are very sturdy and versatile. You can configure them anyway you want.
    Main System:
    Proton AA-1150 ~ Yamaha C-4 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Sennheiser HD600 ~ Monitor Audio Silver RS8 & FB210 ~ Martin Logan Dynamo ~ Teac R-919X ~ Marantz CD5003 ~ Squeezebox Classic ~ Music Hall dac25.2 ~ Dual 1229/Acutex M312 III STR ~ Music Hall mmf-5.1/Goldring 1012GX ~ Music Hall Cruise Control 2.0

    Home Theater:
    Vizio V585-H11 ~ Yamaha RX-V800 ~ Furman Elite-15 DMi ~ Marantz DV6001 ~ EPI M90 ~ Polk Audio RT35i ~ CS400i ~ (2) Polk Audio PSW450

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2013
    classic carl wrote: »
    I bought three racks and configured them into two taller ones. They are 24" W x 20" D, but I rotated them 90 degrees to fit. They are very sturdy and versatile. You can configure them anyway you want.

    VTI's modularity was the basis of the stand I am currently building. I will start with one tall stand but shelves 3 and 4 will be removeable like yours are.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited January 2013
    Google flexy rack. It doesn't get more customizable than DIY :biggrin:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited January 2013
    Beautiful ZLTFUL, curious how you're going to make that like a VTI. Any stability problems with that tall VTI Carl? Great link Enders, very nice, kinda like a Sampson rack.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2013
    Step 2...
    Zebrawood shelves

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    So the plan is, similar in design to the Timbernation basic stands but with the modularity of the VTI. Basically, shelf 1 and 2 will be a single self contained unit.
    Shelves 3 and up will be individual shelves with their own sets of isolation cones and divots in the tops of the legs below for those to rest in.
    Each shelf unit should be in the neighborhood of 25-30 lbs.

    The legs will be double screwed with "dummy" walnut dowels covering the screws to make it look like the whol thing is pinned. Glue will be used to reinforce the stability of each unit but with 2 very hard and dense woods making up the legs and shelves, the sheer volume should maintain stability just fine.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited January 2013
    Excellent, I love zebrawood but I've never worked with it. That should be very nice with the isolation cones.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,194
    edited January 2013
    classic carl wrote: »
    I use these VTI racks that I bought from racksandstands.com

    CSP_5036_audio system.jpg
    CSP_4565_audio system.jpg
    CSP_4534_VTI racks.jpg
    CSP_5041_left stack.jpg


    I bought three racks and configured them into two taller ones. They are 24" W x 20" D, but I rotated them 90 degrees to fit. They are very sturdy and versatile. You can configure them anyway you want.
    I really enjoy Monitor Audio Speakers , nice man.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited January 2013
    mantis wrote: »
    I really enjoy Monitor Audio Speakers , nice man.

    My buddy Levi says this exact same thing. Hehe.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited January 2013
    I am very happy with this. A little more shopping may yield you one for about $120.

    http://www.amazon.com/Sanus-Systems-Accurate-Furniture-Audio/dp/B00004U8A0/ref=sr_1_1?s=furniture&ie=UTF8&qid=1359589267&sr=1-1&keywords=sanus

    http://www.cudakitchen.com/catalog-product.php?p_ref=17620
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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited February 2013
    Audio rack step 3:

    Cut up wood into shapes that fit together and could hole audio gear...

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    Got everything roughed together and seems like it will all play nice.

    Just need my other 2 sets of isolation cones to show up and I am set to finish sand, assemble and then try and figure out what kind of finish I want to go with.

    Right now, clear lacquer or tung oil are the front runners.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited February 2013
    Lookin' good Z.
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    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited February 2013
    How did you attach the shelves, dados and glue or are they screwed together and glued? Looking great!
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited February 2013
    That looks great Z! Keep the pics coming , that zebrawood is gorgeous.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited February 2013
    I like the "Flexi-Rack" design. Simple, easy to construct; adjustable, sturdy, and scalable/configuable. The shelves on this one are Baltic birch plywood, with an extra (and not necessarily required) reinforcement underneath.

    avec and sans flash (sorry the photos aren't better and the temporary collection of gear thereupon isn't more neatly configured!)

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    The only other racks I have are decidedly "old school"...

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    edited February 2013
    drgalexo wrote: »
    How did you attach the shelves, dados and glue or are they screwed together and glued? Looking great!

    Dados, glued, screwed. The screws will be recessed with half inch walnut dowels hiding the heads. The dowels will be flush cut and sanded smooth. They aren't attached yet but that is the plan.

    I am sort of thinking about changing my original plan.
    Originally, I was planning on this base and then stacking 2 single shelf units on top.
    But the more I look at the first shelf set picture, the more I want to make 2 more just like it and then use 2 as a base, then the third bridging those 2. Then have a single DSW Micropro1000 in the gap underneath for my 2 channel system.

    That's one of the problems is with building something from the confines of yer brain...the plans change. Hehe.
    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
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  • drgalexo
    drgalexo Posts: 159
    edited February 2013
    Yea Mhardy, I like that flexirack design as well, the Sampson racks use solid 11/4" rails, what thickness are the one's you show in the photos?
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited February 2013
    fjross wrote: »
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    Same rack I have, pricey but I love the quality/looks. (salamander triple 20)
    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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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,802
    edited February 2013
    I don't know :-)
    I'll check...
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  • wkjeffers
    wkjeffers Posts: 139
    edited February 2013
    that is a great looking piece of decor.
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  • RamZet
    RamZet Posts: 792
    edited February 2013
    I use a Middle Atlantic Rack (slim 5 series 37u). Boring black rack with sides and a door. I love the look.
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    uhhhhhh Iphoto wants the image sideways so its sideways... sry
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited February 2013
    Sanus... cheap, sturdy and functional

    Newrack.jpg
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited February 2013
    Mikey081057 wrote: »
    Sanus... cheap, sturdy and functional

    Newrack.jpg

    What stand is that?
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    edited February 2013
    EndersShadow wrote: »
    What stand is that?

    Sanus DFV50 CH1
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

    Family Room| Marantz AV7704| Usher Dancer Mini - 2 DMD Mains |Usher Dancer Mini-x DMD's Surrounds | Usher BE-616 DMD Center | SVS Ultra Rear Surrounds | Parasound Halo A21 | Parsound Halo A52+ | MIT Shotgun S3's | Dual SVS SB 4000 Ultras | Oppo UDP 203 | Directv Genie HD DVR | Samsung 75" Q8 QLED | PSAudio Stellar GCD | Mytek Brooklyn DAC+ | Lumin U1 Mini | HP Elite Slice PC | ROON'd for life |

    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

    Patio | Polk Atrium 8's | Yamaha R-N303BL |

    Office BlueSound Node| KEF LS50 | Peactree Nova 125SE |

    Bedroom | Focal 905's | Chromecast Audio |

    Garage | Polk Monitor 5B's

    Closet Yamaha M80 | 2 Polk MP3K subs| Yaqin MC100B with Shuguang Treasures KT 88's & CV181Z's | Tesla E83CC's | Marantz 2252B | Marantz 2385 |Polk SDA SRS 2.3 | LSiM 705's |
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2013
    My HT rack. Nothing special but keeps everything neat. MSRP $1600

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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    edited February 2013
    My cheapo Target rack :)

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