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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    al%20frame%20s.JPG

    From a design and engineering standpoint, is having a rigid one-piece square frame like this going to be more effective toward combating wobble?

    In my mind, this design looks a lot more rigid than the VTI, but I'm still not clear on why.
    marvda1 wrote: »
    here's the adona entry level racks.
    http://www.adonacorporation.com/modular.html

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    Clipdat wrote: »
    al%20frame%20s.JPG

    From a design and engineering standpoint, is having a rigid one-piece square frame like this going to be more effective toward combating wobble?

    In my mind, this design looks a lot more rigid than the VTI, but I'm still not clear on why.
    marvda1 wrote: »
    here's the adona entry level racks.
    http://www.adonacorporation.com/modular.html

    don't believe this is a one piece welded frame, but i had an old target welded stand and it was rock solid. adona's been around a while, heavy and well built
    Amplifiers: 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
    Puritan PSM156
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    Clipdat wrote: »
    A local shop carries Salamander and Core Audio Designs, so I might go check them out in person to see about their stability.

    http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/

    I’m familiar with core racks. You do know it’s a completely different price point?
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    You're right, it's not a one-piece frame, just looked at the assembly instructions.

    Still, it just looks inherently more stable to me for some reason. But looks can be deceiving.
    marvda1 wrote: »
    don't believe this is a one piece welded frame, but i had an old target welded stand and it was rock solid. adona's been around a while, heavy and well built

    Yes, I see that. Not sure I can swing for something that expensive, but it would still be nice to check them out in person at the local shop and see how they look/feel.

    It seems like most people must be happy with a 2-3 shelf unit, because once you start looking at 4-5 shelf the prices go way up. :/
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Clipdat wrote: »
    A local shop carries Salamander and Core Audio Designs, so I might go check them out in person to see about their stability.

    http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/

    I’m familiar with core racks. You do know it’s a completely different price point?

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    how many shelves do you need?
    Amplifiers: 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
    Puritan PSM156
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    How many I "need" might be different than how many I "want"! :D

    Ideally 5, could go with 4 if I had to.

    I have three CD players that I like to have hooked up at the same time. I'm a weirdo.
    marvda1 wrote: »
    how many shelves do you need?

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    this one is $1740 right now.
    http://www.adonacorporation.com/av45cs4.html
    Amplifiers: 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
    Puritan PSM156
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    The Adona racks use an aluminum multi-channel system. It's a very solid system. We use this at work, at times, for mounting different pieces of equipment. I've often eyeball it with thoughts of sneaking out enough to build a nice rack, but, my job isn't worth it. You can but these pieces, and harware, from suppliers, but, it is expensive. That's why work doesn't keep much on hand. They pay at least double for anything they buy.

    Plus, Adona uses some different materials for their shelves to aid in sound deadening.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Clipdat wrote: »
    Interesting. Well, I have a bubble level like this that I got for my TT:

    https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0105/4542/products/ortofon-bubblelevel_1200x.jpg?v=1421686419

    verb wrote: »
    Yep you would. You could mark the threaded rod, but any fine tuning to get em level would require turning the nuts a bit. I believe they are a continuous shaft.

    Perfect!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    marvda1 wrote: »
    Clipdat wrote: »
    al%20frame%20s.JPG

    From a design and engineering standpoint, is having a rigid one-piece square frame like this going to be more effective toward combating wobble?

    In my mind, this design looks a lot more rigid than the VTI, but I'm still not clear on why.
    marvda1 wrote: »
    here's the adona entry level racks.
    http://www.adonacorporation.com/modular.html

    don't believe this is a one piece welded frame, but i had an old target welded stand and it was rock solid. adona's been around a while, heavy and well built

    The advantage of this unit is that it is bolt together. That way you can ensure everything is true and square prior to tightening everything down.
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,551
    Clipdat wrote: »
    A local shop carries Salamander and Core Audio Designs, so I might go check them out in person to see about their stability.

    http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/

    One word, ADONA
    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."

    President of Club Polk

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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    The hype is real.

    I wonder if they have a "wobble free guarantee".
    F1nut wrote: »
    One word, ADONA

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    Clipdat wrote: »
    The hype is real.

    I wonder if they have a "wobble free guarantee".
    F1nut wrote: »
    One word, ADONA

    No wobble, no schmutz, no hum :)
    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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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    This reminds me of Larry's rack...

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    vs

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    marvda1 wrote: »
    this one is $1740 right now.
    http://www.adonacorporation.com/av45cs4.html

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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    That’s a pretty serious rack
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    All of you Adona lovers (of which I am one), but can't seem to pull the trigger on 2 large for a rack, check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/
    Adona uses a lot of 80/20's components to build their racks!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    Nice resource for those who have great design "vision" and DIY skills.
    verb wrote: »
    All of you Adona lovers (of which I am one), but can't seem to pull the trigger on 2 large for a rack, check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/
    Adona uses a lot of 80/20's components to build their racks!

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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    verb wrote: »
    All of you Adona lovers (of which I am one), but can't seem to pull the trigger on 2 large for a rack, check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/
    Adona uses a lot of 80/20's components to build their racks!

    I like it

    3-shelf unit 40"Hx20"Dx20"W pending on shelf material probably $700
    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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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    All of you Adona lovers (of which I am one), but can't seem to pull the trigger on 2 large for a rack, check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/
    Adona uses a lot of 80/20's components to build their racks!

    I like it

    3-shelf unit 40"Hx20"Dx20"W pending on shelf material probably $700

    Yep. I've actually bought stuff from them. And they sell parts on eBay, odds and ends of different pre-cut lengths. They will even cut them to length for you if needed. I use a metal cutting blade on my tablesaw to cut the aluminum rails.
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    I calc'd 4-40" and 12-20", gazed over the mounting accessories, and included the end taps
    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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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Cool! Sounds like a DIY Adona Rack coming soon! :smile:
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    I calc'd 4-40" and 12-20", gazed over the mounting accessories, and included the end taps

    I've browsed them before, I think the accessories are what really hurt with hits stuff if I remember correctly.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    kharp1 wrote: »
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    I calc'd 4-40" and 12-20", gazed over the mounting accessories, and included the end taps

    I've browsed them before, I think the accessories are what really hurt with hits stuff if I remember correctly.

    Correct the posts and cross members were calc'd at $296, the accessories and shelves is the remainder of the cost
    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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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    verb wrote: »
    check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/

    Since i am not at home, can anyone confirm that salamander uses similar hardware to what is found on this site?
    If so, this is most excellent!
    I’ve wanted to add two shelves to the sides of my Synergy cabinet. One for my PC and the other for my headphone amp (ran out of room inside).
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    mrbiron wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/

    Since i am not at home, can anyone confirm that salamander uses similar hardware to what is found on this site?
    If so, this is most excellent!
    I’ve wanted to add two shelves to the sides of my Synergy cabinet. One for my PC and the other for my headphone amp (ran out of room inside).

    Is this what your looking for?

    http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SMSAEZN

    "....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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  • Clipdat
    Clipdat Posts: 12,934
    How do you like the Synergy? Any pics?
    mrbiron wrote: »
    verb wrote: »
    check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/

    Since i am not at home, can anyone confirm that salamander uses similar hardware to what is found on this site?
    If so, this is most excellent!
    I’ve wanted to add two shelves to the sides of my Synergy cabinet. One for my PC and the other for my headphone amp (ran out of room inside).

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  • mrbiron
    mrbiron Posts: 5,711
    I like my Synergy single a lot. Absolutely solid construction and nice finish.
    What I would like to do is add two shelves to the outside. One for my headphone amp and the other for the PC.

    Older picture but not much has changed...

    gdkti2x4d20d.jpg
    Where’s the KABOOM?!?! There’s supposed to be an Earth shattering KABOOM!!!
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    this is interesting and $1805 now.
    http://www.hometheatersound.com/equipment/steve_blinn_designs_3_shelf.htm
    Amplifiers: 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
    Puritan PSM156
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  • mikeyb128
    mikeyb128 Posts: 2,885
    Don’t forget about solid tech. They have a new hybrid rack, completely customizable, and has several different configurations to suit your needs. You can buy each individual piece, and add on to the rack as your system grows. The quality is top notch, and very precise. There was absolutely zero messing around while assembling. The machining of the aluminum parts is very high quality. Even the way they pack this think is stunning. There are several color options as well.

    It’s very solid, You could do a back flip in the living room and land on your head, and get no skips from vinyl playback.

    http://www.solid-tech.net/hybrid/
    2 channel:
    Bryston 4B3, Bryston BDA3, Cary SLP05, Shanling CDT1000SE with parts conneXion level 2 mods, Nottingham analogue ace space 294, soundsmith Carmen MKii, Zu DL103 MKii, Ortofon MC 20 MKii, Dynavector XX2 MKii, Rogue Audio Ares, Core power technologies balanced power conditioner, Akiko Corelli power conditioner with Akiko Audio HQ power cable, Nordost heimdall 2, Frey 2, interconnects, speaker and power cables, Focal Electra 1028 BE 2, Auralic Aries Femto, Black diamond racing cones, ingress audio level 1 roller blocks, JL Audio E110 with Auralic subdude, Primacoustics room treatments.
    Theater:
    Focal Aria 926,905,CC900, SVS PB ultra x2. Pioneer Elite SC85, Oppo BDP93, Panamax M5400PM, Minix neox6, Nordost Blue heaven LS power cables.

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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    edited March 2018
    verb wrote: »
    All of you Adona lovers (of which I am one), but can't seem to pull the trigger on 2 large for a rack, check out this site:
    https://www.8020.net/
    Adona uses a lot of 80/20's components to build their racks!

    Sorry but I'm quoting myself! So I did a parts list using 80/20 extruded rails, pre-cut. Overall dimensions of the project will be using 5 shelves that are 24" wide, 21" deep. Overall height of the rack is 36" (excluding feet).

    If you buy bulk lengths of the rail it would be a bit cheaper. Would have to cut with a metal cutting saw of course.

    Price including shipping (sans shelves):
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    Similar to the Eris model 5C ($2600). The shelves could be bolted directly onto the rails, or you could isolate them in a similar way that Adona does. Key here is flexibility, and this design makes future upgrades (bolt em down now, isolate later) add wings, etc. possible.

    Considerable savings here, and the joy of another DIY project!

    FWIW!
    Basement: Polk SDA SRS 1.2tl's, Cary SLP-05 Pre with ultimate upgrade,McIntosh MCD301 CD/SACD player, Northstar Designs Excelsio DAC, Cambridge 851N streamer, McIntosh MC300 Amp, Silnote Morpheus Ref2, Series2 Digital Cables, Silnote Morpheus Ref2 Series2 XLR's, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Pangea Power Cables, MIT Shotgun S3 IC's, MIT Shotgun S1 Bi-Wire speaker cables
    Office: PC, EAR Acute CD Player, EAR 834L Pre, Northstar Designs Intenso DAC, Antique Sound Labs AV8 Monoblocks, Denon UDR-F10 Cassette, Acoustic Technologies Classic FR Speakers, SVS SB12 Plus sub, MIT AVt2 speaker cables, IFI Purifier2, AQ Cinnamon USB cable, Groneberg Quatro Reference IC's
    Spare Room: Dayens Ampino Integrated Amp, Tjoeb 99 tube CD player (modified Marantz CD-38), Analysis Plus Oval 9's, Zu Jumpers, AudioEngine B1 Streamer, Klipsch RB-61 v2, SVS PB1000 sub, Blue Jeans RCA IC's, Shunyata Hydra 8 Power Conditioner
    Living Room: Peachtree Nova Integrated, Cambridge CXN v2 Streamer, Rotel RCD-1072 CD player, Furman 15PFi Power Conditioner, Polk RT265 In Wall Speakers, Polk DSW Pro 660wi sub
    Garage #1: Cambridge Audio 640A Integrated Amp, Project Box-E BT Streamer, Polk Tsi200 Bookies, Douglas Speaker Cables, Shunyata Power Conditioner
    Garage #2: Cambridge Audio EVO150 Integrated Amplifier, Polk L200's, Analysis Plus Silver Oval 2 Speaker Cables, IC's TBD.
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