Equipment Racks
Clipdat
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What's a good choice these days for equipment racks?
I was looking at a 5 shelf unit like this Solidsteel S2-5:
Seems to tick most of the boxes and looks fairly stable. $499 from Crutchfield.
What others should I be considering?
Related: I have hardwood floors, am I to use the spikes as pictured?
I was looking at a 5 shelf unit like this Solidsteel S2-5:
Seems to tick most of the boxes and looks fairly stable. $499 from Crutchfield.
What others should I be considering?
Related: I have hardwood floors, am I to use the spikes as pictured?
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There are discs that go under the spikes for hardwood floorsAmplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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Just found this Monoprice rack: https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=27678
Price is right at $95 shipped. -
There is always the expandable Pangea rack from Audio Advisor for $99.95 shipped too.
audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVULRK"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -
Nice, thanks. Looks eerily similar to the Monoprice one. Probably comes from the same factory.
I don't see the additional shelves for sale on AA's site. Wonder how much they are.There is always the expandable Pangea rack from Audio Advisor for $99.95 shipped too.
audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVULRK
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Der duh der, I found it. http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVUES
$50 for an additional shelf. Half the cost of the entire thing. Pricey.
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Nice, thanks. Looks eerily similar to the Monoprice one. Probably comes from the same factory.
I don't see the additional shelves for sale on AA's site. Wonder how much they are.There is always the expandable Pangea rack from Audio Advisor for $99.95 shipped too.
audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVULRK
audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVUES
Basically 1/2 of what the rack costs. I'd just buy 2 racks..."Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -
$30 for 4 tiny discs that the spikes rest on. WTF. Do they think I'm made of money?!
Jezuz..... http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AASONIC -
"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -
"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -
Hey there you go, $14.69 instead of $30. Making progress!
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"Make a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day. Light
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life." -
Why is this so expensive? $3,600 for a rack? https://www.musicdirect.com/furniture/solidsteel-hyper-spike-hf-series-audio-rack
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Just get 2and call it a day.
Only $7,200.00.
Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
I mean if I was rich and $7,200 was more like $720 to me, I probably would. I don't even have $7,200 to my name, period.Just get 2and call it a day.
Only $7,200.00.
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I was kidding, don’t know if I’d buy one if I could.
Need to hit the lottery.Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
Comonn big money big money big money, daddy needs a new equipment rack!Need to hit the lottery.
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$30 for 4 tiny discs that the spikes rest on. WTF. Do they think I'm made of money?!
Jezuz..... http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AASONIC
Use Pennys to start with.....
"....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) -
EndersShadow wrote: »$30 for 4 tiny discs that the spikes rest on. WTF. Do they think I'm made of money?!
Jezuz..... http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AASONIC
Use Pennys to start with.....
I’ll sell you a full set of 4 for $9.99, well worth it.Pio Elete Pro 520
Panamax 5400-EX
Sunfire TGP 5
Micro Seiki DD-40 - Lyra-Dorian and Denon DL-160
PS Audio GCPH phono pre
Sunfire CG 200 X 5
Sunfire CG Sig 405 X 5
OPPO BDP-83 SE
SDA SRS 1.2TL Sonicaps and Mills
Ctr CS1000p
Sur - FX1000 x 4
SUB - SVS PB2-Plus
Workkout room:
Sony Bravia XBR- 32-Inch 1080p
Onkyo TX-DS898
GFA 555
Yamaha DVD-S1800BL/SACD
Ft - SDA 1C
Not being used:
RTi 38's -4
RT55i's - 2
RT25i's -2, using other 2 in shop
LSI 15's
CSi40
PSW 404 -
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Hey Drew
I got some VTI 4 post Racks from Polk's very own @helipilotdoug
you know he is Douglas Connections right?
http://www.douglasconnection.com/
PM him and he will give you a Polkie Discount!
they have a set of 13" & 9" 7" plus you can order more 7 or 9 inch sections
the poles comes in different xolors as does the end caps (like Silver or Gold or black) and the wood base can be Black or Oak or Cherry - can mix and match pieces ..
andthe bottom section makes a nice amp stand too. I like the 13 on bottom for my amplifier so it can get breath and its also great for hot tube amps.
here is a pic (not mine)
2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Those look nice! Which one in specific are you going to get?
I recently ordered an item from Doug, but I don't see the racks anywhere on his website.Hey Drew
I got some VTI 4 post Racks from Polk's very own @helipilotdoug
you know he is Douglas Connections right?
http://www.douglasconnection.com/
PM him and he will give you a Polkie Discount!
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At his main page if you Scroll down you will see where he mentions he is a VTI dealer and has a small pic of one of there setup.
I got the BL404-13 (for 13inch bottom section)
http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/vti_product/bl404-audio-rack/2 ch- Polk CRS+ * Vincent SA-31MK Preamp * Vincent Sp-331 Amp * Marantz SA8005 SACD * Project Xperience Classic TT * Sumiko Blue Point #2 MC cartridge
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD -
Thanks Darryl, I missed that section when I looked, but I see it now.At his main page if you Scroll down you will see where he mentions he is a VTI dealer and has a small pic of one of there setup.
I got the BL404-13 (for 13inch bottom section)
http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/vti_product/bl404-audio-rack/
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The pink and white one is so special.Main Rig:
Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
MIT exp 1 ic's
Perreaux SA33 class A preamp
AQ kingcobra ic's
OPPO 83 CDP
Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
Denon DP-1200 TT. AToc9ML MC cart.
Monster HTS 3600 power conditioner
ADS L1590/2 Biamped
MIT exps2 speaker cable -
Gorgeous:
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soundfreak1 wrote: »
The pink and white one is so special.
That's what the "hello kitty" boom box goes on. -
Looking at this one with, a special order with an added shelf. I like the ability to put pieces side by side. Three shelves might be enough, but, I'd rather pay for an extra shelf now and not need it then need it and not have the ability to add one.
I looked at the VTI pieces as well. They make a wide unit labeled a TV stand, but, it's not tall enough. There is an 1/8 inch difference between the audio rack poles and the TV racks, which really sux. Was going to buy one of each and blend them together. I even emailed VTI and they were quick to get back with me letting me know they definitely wouldn't match.
If all I needed was a good basic audio rack I'd hit Doug up for one of the VTI's.
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Ok, that wood in the one you just pictured is stunning! Absolutely gorgeous. I like this guy's stuff, but its pricey.
I will hit up Doug first regarding the VTI stuff and see what he has to say.
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Being a woodworker, I hate to see wood painted.
@kharp1, your avatar of barney's face resembled mine when I saw that 3 shelved Tiger Stripe Maple shelving.
Love that stuff! the talent to create and the level of beauty people can make with WOOD.
Then there's those people who can turn METAL into works of ART.....We know one here, don't we!Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
