Equipment Racks
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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.
here's one that's on sale for you.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/stands-double-width-6-shelf-isolation-rack-2018-01-16-accessoriesAmplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables by: Argento Organic Reference, Cullen cables Triode Wire Labs, Swiss Cables -
Here you go Drew:
http://www.standsandmounts.com/vtiblseriesaudiovideorack-bl404sb.aspx?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PLA&scid=scbplp1013&sc_intid=1013Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them. -
Aside from the spikes on each shelf/section looking cool, what is the real world and/or functional difference between having them or not?
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They have pretty good prices, but, if you decide to go with VTI I would still reach out to Doug and see what he can do for you.
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Go for the VTI shelves. Make payments if you have to. i think you'll be happier seeing how you've gone tubular and mono blocks.
1st class affordable shelving for 1st class audio components.
You can't quickly change shelving without the spikes.
You have 12 quick ways to configure the spiked one I think.
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Sorry, cash and carry.......plus shipping of course. 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
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I dont't foresee having to change the shelving configuration very often. But if there is another reason for spikes on each section such as better isolation/vibration reduction, then I'd be attracted to that.
Even with an additional shelf, the VTI is still cheaper than the SolidSteel, so there's that.Go for the VTI shelves. Make payments if you have to. i think you'll be happier seeing how you've gone tubular and mono blocks.
1st class affordable shelving for 1st class audio components.
You can't quickly change shelving without the spikes.
You have 12 quick ways to configure the spiked one I think.
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I think the spikes do support the theory of isolation of vibrations getting transferred. Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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VTI racks are very solid. You can fill them with lead shot to further dampen the rack as long as you use silicone sealant on the small holes. You have more color options and combinations with the VTI racks as well. Winner winner chicken dinner!
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My last VTI rack I used pipe insulation in the tubes. One time I had a cap pop off and had lead shot everywhere on the hardwood floor. With the insulation method, you can also take some plastic pipe cut to correct length, cap one end, fill them with oil or shot and cap the other end to further deaden/add weight. You can apply some strips of sound deadener to the cross braces.
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With the VTI racks, what is each shelf sitting on? It's not clear to me how the individual shelves are supported.
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Aside from the spikes on each shelf/section looking cool, what is the real world and/or functional difference between having them or not?
The spikes are for isolation/vibration control.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Thanks Jesse. I'm leaning toward the VTI, just want to make sure I'm making a wise choice.The spikes are for isolation/vibration control.
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One of the best, http://www.adonacorporation.com/products.htmlPolitical Correctness'.........defined
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Indeed. Just thought you'd like a look to see what features they have verses what you are looking at to give me a better idea of what is what.Political Correctness'.........defined
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Here's another, over engineered to the Nth degree.
http://www.audiofast.com/main.asp?idm=73&ids=397&r=0&wersja=1Political Correctness'.........defined
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I love my solid maple rack from Mapleshade. It weighs 500 lbs empty, and is vibration free regardless of the SPL. You can create your own custom design to fit your need.
http://www.mapleshadestore.com/samsonracks.php
Lumin X1 file player; Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Nice. Their stuff is gorgeous and relatively reasonably priced.
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It's interesting how each company seems to have their own approach for what they think is the best way to support the shelf. For example, Adona seems to like this way:
I wonder if any one particular way is dramatically better than another, in terms of stability. -
The only issue (it seems) none of the manufacturers deal with is standing waves. Don't really know if anything can be done about those. But the points do seem to isolate the Shelf completely as opposed to having the Shelf attached to the supports.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 -
I wonder at which point vibrations from the speakers even come into play. BlueFox mentioned high SPLs. Even when I listen at what I perceive as louder volumes, I can't feel any resonance of vibration leaving my 703s at all, the cabinets themselves and what they are sitting on isn't resonating at all.
My current rack is just physically wobbly from side to side, so I think most of the vibrations it's dealing with would be from me or my wife walking past it or her dancing to a song that she likes when in close proximity to it.soundfreak1 wrote: »The only issue (it seems) none of the manufacturers deal with is standing waves. Don't really know if anything can be done about those. But the points do seem to isolate the Shelf completely as opposed to having the Shelf attached to the supports.
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I had a TT on a wobbly table and had rumble feedback BAD. Some guys and or gal told me to get a solid table asap. The new solid table eliminated the rumble. I think the SDA-SRS2's were vibrating that table with low soundwaves.Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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Oh yeah I see the advantage for TT for sure. My current rack is nowhere near up to the task of supporting a TT.
So that's one benefit of getting a new one, a TT in the bedroom. Win-Win.I had a TT on a wobbly table and had rumble feedback BAD. Some guys and or gal told me to get a solid table asap. The new solid table eliminated the rumble. I think the SDA-SRS2's were vibrating that table with low soundwaves.
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Drew, for your turntable:
GINGKO Audio 'Semi-Cloud' 11.9"x10.5" component Vibration-Control platform/balls
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Looks cool!
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I wonder at which point vibrations from the speakers even come into play.
The vibrations on the equipment rack, and on the equipment, come from the speaker sound waves hitting them. Gear is susceptible to the tiniest vibrations, and those vibrations alter the sound. That is why in addition to having a solid, vibration resistant rack, the gear should also be on some type of vibration draining footer. I use Mapleshade Micropoint Brass footers, but there are other vendors and types.
Lumin X1 file player; Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes
Shunyata Triton v3/Typhon QR on source, Denali 2000 (2) on amps
Shunyata Sigma XLR analog ICs, Sigma speaker cables
Shunyata Sigma HC (2), Sigma Analog, Sigma Digital, Z Anaconda (3) power cables
Mapleshade Samson V.3 four shelf solid maple rack, Micropoint brass footers
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Thanks for the insight. You might have better ears than I do. I don't know if I'd be able to discern/detect a sound wave's vibration/impact on the equipment and the associated negative sound quality.The vibrations on the equipment rack, and on the equipment, come from the speaker sound waves hitting them. Gear is susceptible to the tiniest vibrations, and those vibrations alter the sound. That is why in addition to having a solid, vibration resistant rack, the gear should also be on some type of vibration draining footer. I use Mapleshade Micropoint Brass footers, but there are other vendors and types.
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It's all about lowering the noise floor, which is something one doesn't notice until it is lowered.Political Correctness'.........defined
"A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."
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Ah, interesting. Well I'm afraid I don't have experience with the noise floor as it's being described.
When I think "Noise Floor" I think of background/ambient noise, and how listening late at night is better in that regard because there's less "white" noise coming from outside, cars going down the street, etc.It's all about lowering the noise floor, which is something one doesn't notice until it is lowered.
It's possible Bud's system is just really THAT much more revealing, and thus the little things like isolation feet start to add up and make a difference.
It's mentally difficult to wrap my head around THAT nice of a system.Don't ever say that again please. You can hear a difference... everyone can. If your system was at his level those details can greatly alter the sound. You would be intimately familiar with the sound and pick up on it quickly.
I'm not being mean but that type of thinking is deadly to growth in this hobby. It represents a closed mind in a way.
