WTB audio component rack

schwerhaiv
schwerhaiv Posts: 72
edited October 2006 in Wanted (WTB) Classifieds
Hi,
I've been on a little buying spree as of late and find myself in need of a component rack or rack system. Does anyone have a decent one lying around that they would like to sell? Budget is a little flexible, but I would like to stay under $150 plus shipping. Thanks.
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited February 2006
    I bought a couple of these on clearance for less than $100 shipped. They scratch pretty easy since they are painted.

    http://www.qsandd.com/
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    candyliquor35m wrote:
    I bought a couple of these on clearance for less than $100 shipped. They scratch pretty easy since they are painted.

    http://www.qsandd.com/
    I got one too. $89 delivered. They were out of the light cherry so I ended up with black and silver. I think they still have the rosewood. A good stand for the price. Put it together in about 15 min.
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited February 2006
    If you want to go really cheap(I did) you can get a decent rack from Kmart for only $20. It actually looks pretty good and it gets the job done nicely. Took 5 minutes to put together. Check it out here
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited February 2006
    MSkeezer wrote:
    If you want to go really cheap(I did) you can get a decent rack from Kmart for only $20. It actually looks pretty good and it gets the job done nicely. Took 5 minutes to put together. Check it out here

    damn $20 :D The only bad part is the max weight on the top shelf is 66 lbs which shouldn't be a problem unless you have a tube amp.

    I kinda like this open air design $59

    http://www.kmart.com/catalog/product.jsp?&gpCategoryId=466&pCategoryId=561&categoryId=3109&N=3109&Ne=561&productId=115402
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  • GregKurtz
    GregKurtz Posts: 9
    edited February 2006
    http://www.racksandstands.com/

    Good selection and prices. I've used them before with no problems.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited February 2006
    If anyone wants to know, nice rack dot com is not an audio site.
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  • schwerhaiv
    schwerhaiv Posts: 72
    edited February 2006
    While I am still looking for a good used rack, I can't pass up the $20 deal just to get this stuff off of the carpet. The only thing is that other closeout rack looks like an actually really nice rack. What to do??? Are those closeout racks worth jumping on right now??
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    schwerhaiv wrote:
    The only thing is that other closeout rack looks like an actually really nice rack. What to do??? Are those closeout racks worth jumping on right now??
    I thought so...
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited February 2006
    Never met a rack I wouldn't mind jumping on.

    RT1
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  • JCL
    JCL Posts: 145
    edited February 2006
    GregKurtz wrote:
    http://www.racksandstands.com/

    Good selection and prices. I've used them before with no problems.

    I've used this site too. They have a good selection. If you can spend a little more I would go for one of the VTI's like the BL404. I have one of the rack stands of the same design and like it.
    L600 (front), R200 (rear), R200 (rear surround), L400 (center), Sunfire HRS-10 (2)Marantz AV7706Sunfire Cinema Grand, Marantz M8077, Music Hall Stealth, Ortofon bronze cartridge, Parasound Zphono XRM, Sony UBP-X800
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  • Demiurge
    Demiurge Posts: 10,874
    edited February 2006
    reeltrouble1 wrote:
    Never met a rack I wouldn't mind jumping on.

    RT1

    *snicker*
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  • whitetruk
    whitetruk Posts: 308
    edited February 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    If anyone wants to know, nice rack dot com is not an audio site.



    your gonna make me look
    I thought it was fairly amusing also. The Polk Ogre doesn't always get 'it'
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  • schwerhaiv
    schwerhaiv Posts: 72
    edited February 2006
    I ended up purchasing the K-Mart. Just put it up. It does the job. Decent shelves, poor supports (plastic). However, until I make up my mind, well worth the $20. Thanks,
    Schwerhaiv
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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited February 2006
    It should hold you over until you find something better. The stand from QS&D looks very nice. I'd go with that one, or you can build a flexi rack if you're a hands on kinda guy.
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  • schwerhaiv
    schwerhaiv Posts: 72
    edited February 2006
    Okay, what is a flexi rack?
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  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited February 2006
    schwerhaiv wrote:
    Okay, what is a flexi rack?

    Did you not even bother to read the thread you started? There were even a couple of links posted for flexi-racks.

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37895
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited February 2006
    Flexy racks can be pretty nice. I built one out of white marble. If I may suggest -- don't use marble if you plan on ever wanting to move the damn thing. It weighs over 100 lbs by itself which means you have to disassemble it everytime you want to move it.

    Maybe a pic to get you started?
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited February 2006
    schwerhaiv wrote:
    I ended up purchasing the K-Mart. Just put it up. It does the job. Decent shelves, poor supports (plastic). However, until I make up my mind, well worth the $20. Thanks,
    Schwerhaiv

    Post a pic when you get it setup.
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  • schwerhaiv
    schwerhaiv Posts: 72
    edited February 2006
    Thanks again. Now, at least I have some options.
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited February 2006
    MSkeezer wrote:
    If you want to go really cheap(I did) you can get a decent rack from Kmart for only $20. It actually looks pretty good and it gets the job done nicely. Took 5 minutes to put together. Check it out here

    I went into my local BigK yesterday to check out this cheapo rack, and it only would hold up to 22lbs on the shelves!!! What's up with that?! Semi-cool look for the price, i'll give ya that, but common... 22lbs? My wifes right breast is... never mind. :D
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • MSkeezer
    MSkeezer Posts: 1,183
    edited February 2006
    Mr Nightly, the top shelf can hold up to 66 lbs. I've got my hk receiver sitting on it with no problem.

    Let's hear more about your wife :p
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  • MrBuhl
    MrBuhl Posts: 2,419
    edited February 2006
    Shizelbs wrote:
    If anyone wants to know, nice rack dot com is not an audio site.

    LMAO :D
    VA HT HK AVR20II, Sony S9000ES CD/DVD/SACD, Polk Audio RC80i / Polk Audio CSi3, 60" Panasonic Plasma, Nordost / Signal Cable A2 / Wireworld / Pangea / Magic Power
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited February 2006
    MSkeezer wrote:
    Mr Nightly, the top shelf can hold up to 66 lbs. I've got my hk receiver sitting on it with no problem.

    Let's hear more about your wife :p

    hmmm, I must have missed that. I saw it, and read 22lbs max, and walked away in disgust ;)

    Now that wifey... let's just say, I'm a lucky man! I'd post pics, but then i'd get banned. hehehehe... banned from her too probably!
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited February 2006
    DIY................$25.00 Home Depot.......... :)
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • candyliquor35m
    candyliquor35m Posts: 2,267
    edited February 2006
    Very nice.
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited February 2006
    Thanks candyliquor. Didn't have much to do last weekend so decided to build a rack for my 'old gear'.
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • MrNightly
    MrNightly Posts: 3,370
    edited February 2006
    Looks nice. Well done.

    Did they have anything in black wood instead of the real wood? Everything in my HT room is darker (Black leather seating, dark walls, darker carpet) that natural wood would stick out like a sore thumb.

    Regardsless, apparently you are quite the handy man. My compliments.
    Honoured to be, an original SOPA founding member
    Stuff...

    RTi12's - front
    CSi5 - center
    FXi3's - surrounds
    RTi4's - surrounds
    SVS PB12-NSD/2 - sub :D:D:D
    Denon 3805
    Rotel RB-985 5-Channel Amplifier

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  • Skynut
    Skynut Posts: 2,967
    edited February 2006
    GATOR3000,
    If you want to hide the allthread you can use coper pipe cut in proper lengths to go in between the wood. Coper will polish up real nice.
    You can also get aluminium or stainless steel pipe.
    Looks real good what you have done there.
    Skynut
    SOPA® Founder
    The system Almost there
    DVD Onkyo DV-SP802
    Sunfire Theater Grand II
    Sherbourn 7/2100
    Panamax 5510 power conditioner (for electronics)
    2 PSAudio UPC-200 power conditioners (for amps)
    Front L/R RT3000p (Bi-Wired)
    Center CS1000p (Bi-Wired) (under the television)
    Center RT2000p's (Bi-Wired) (on each side of the television)
    Sur FX1000
    SVS ultra plus 2

    www.ShadetreesMachineShop.com
    Thanks for looking
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  • GATOR3000
    GATOR3000 Posts: 355
    edited February 2006
    Thanks guys. I guess one may use a variety of materials. Someone in this thread used marble slabs to build audio rack. Skynut…….I was going to cover the threads, but decide to leave it natural. This was just an experiment.

    Skynut, good suggestion with the copper pipe. I might try it and spray the racks with couple coats of clear lacquer.
    Theatre System 5.1
    Sumsung HP-S5053 plasma
    Receiver Denon AVR 3806 Pre/Pro
    Parasound HCA 1500A amp (front L/R)
    Parasound HCA 1000A amp (centre)
    B & K AV5000 amp (bi-amp + surround)
    Dynaco ST70 tube amp (Herbie HAL-O9)
    polkaudio Lsi15 (Cherry) 2-channel
    polkaudio Rti8 Front (Cherry)
    polkaudio Csi5 Centre
    polkaudio Rti6 Surround
    polkaudio PSW1000 Subwoofer (Cherry)
    Original A8T CD
    Pioneer DV-275 DVD Player
    MONSTER CABLE MP-HTS3500MKII Powercentre
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  • shawn474
    shawn474 Posts: 3,047
    edited February 2006
    GATOR,
    Out of curiosity, what kind of wood did you use? Is that 3/8" plywood? I am interested in building one of these. It looks like those shelves can withstand quite a bit of weight.

    Thanks,
    Shawn
    Shawn
    AVR: Marantz SR-5011
    Center Channel: Polk LsiM706c
    Front: Polk LsiM703
    Rear: LSI fx
    Subwoofer: SVS 20-39pci
    Television: Samsung UN58NU7100FXZA
    DVD Player: Sony PS4
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