Rack recommendations

jflail2
jflail2 Posts: 2,868
edited August 2013 in The Clubhouse
Hey guys:

Looking for a recommendation for a rack for my Adcom 5400 and Marantz 5007. I'd prefer something that matches this color bedroom furniture, but not more than maybe 3 shelves and not terribly expensive. I'm hitting the home stretch on my quest for good audio in the bedroom, but need to figure out a way to stack these components up without having them covering basically the whole top of my dresser.

And yes, I did a quick search here, but turned up too many results to sift through at work.

Thanks gents.
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  • Habanero Monk
    Habanero Monk Posts: 715
    edited August 2013
    Ikea Rast Rackmount hack?
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,480
    edited August 2013
    I went through several different racks over the years, when what I should have done from the beginning to save money in the long run was get what I have now, Salamander Synergy racks. It is fairly expensive, but it can be customized somewhat with doors to conceal things or not and it does come in a cherry finish.
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  • starkiller
    starkiller Posts: 2,723
    edited August 2013
    Habanero Monk wrote: »
    Ikea Rast Rackmount hack?

    What is this Rast Rackmount hack you speak of??
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited August 2013
    Linda Vaughn
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited August 2013
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Linda Vaughn

    Haven't heard that name in years !!!!!

    Then
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    Now
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    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2013
    Emlyn wrote: »
    I went through several different racks over the years, when what I should have done from the beginning to save money in the long run was get what I have now, Salamander Synergy racks. It is fairly expensive, but it can be customized somewhat with doors to conceal things or not and it does come in a cherry finish.

    Those look very nice, but I definitely don't want doors/enclosed so the amp can breathe. Looking for something rather basic, though the Ikea hack was a bit too......basic looking. I did see the more basic options from Salamander, but am hoping someone is a huge proponent of rack X or Y as a basic, but good looking option.
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited August 2013
    decal wrote: »
    Haven't heard that name in years !!!!!

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    I figured that dudes of a certain age would know what I'm talkin about.

    I just saw her at the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit last weekend.

    Still looks good.
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited August 2013
    Haven't heard her name or seen a picture of her for a long time
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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited August 2013
    I remember her.....ahh....hair.
    Norh ACA-2B tube pre, Sumo Andromeda SS amp. Magneplanar MMG speakers, M&K MX1250 Subwoofer, Pro-Ject RM1.3 Genie TT with Sumiko Pearl MM cart., Keces DAC, Cambridge Audio Azur 640c CD player
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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    edited August 2013
    Something simple would be the salamander archetype. They have a cherry finish although based on your picture , the darker walnut would better match. I have one.

    If you shop around, you can find them close to 2beans....shipped!
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  • Emlyn
    Emlyn Posts: 4,480
    edited August 2013
    The Archetype is also a good recommendation. In the Synergy line, they also sell just the racks without the doors and side panels:

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SMSU20&variation=CHEALU

    I've never had heat build up problems running amps in their racks with the perforated metal door panels and solid side panels, but I avoid using their back panels because they tend to make running cables difficult and would hold in heat.
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  • Dawgfish
    Dawgfish Posts: 2,554
    edited August 2013
    Timothy Smith wrote: »
    Linda Vaughn

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  • Timothy Smith
    Timothy Smith Posts: 764
    edited August 2013
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    Thank you Georgia!
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  • Sumerian
    Sumerian Posts: 490
    edited August 2013
    Thanks OP ia m about to create this thread

    I would be intersted to see more suggestions.. pratical/decent and wont cost too much dough
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited August 2013
    I ended up going with this rack from Bell'o:

    http://www.bello.com/index.php?partition=show_product&prod_id=342&categ_id=39

    Matches the bedroom furniture very well. Put together in about 10 minutes, and feels very sturdy. Crutchfield had it on sale for 199, so not bad for a well matched, solid stand.
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