Salamander Rack Question

George Grand

I need to talk to somebody that owns a Salamander "Sonoma" 323 Twin rack. I don't need Salamander websites or anything like that. I just need to talk to somebody that actually owns one of these.

dkg999

Do you need to know if your new Emotiva gear will fit on it




Sorry George, it's been a long day and I couldn't resist!

George Grand

No. The big honker Onkyo IN it.

I have no such Emotiva gear, and am not even trendy enough to know/care.

billbillw

I don't have that specific Salamander model, but I do have an S40 rack. Whatcha trying to figure out? Many of the Salamander products are modular and share parts/designs.

George Grand

I have an oversize Onk power amp that I need to get into one of the bottom shelf spaces, so I need the inside width of one of those spaces. Depth and height are probably not a problem.

billbillw

Interior width is 19.75 according to Salamander, which I believe is the same as my S40, however, if the rack is anything like my S40, the opening will be narrower due to the vertical aluminum posts in the front/back. Also, the door hinges are pretty substantial on all the Salamander products. They stick in another 1/2" or so, but they have quick releases for when you need to put in/out gear.

I know you didn't want a link to the webpage, but there is a picture there that will help you understand what I'm getting at.
Go to this page,
http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/chameleon/#/sonoma
Click on the tab that says "inside story", then click on the 'Soft Close Doors' tab. That shows the door hinge and give you an idea of what you give up due to the vertical post.
I had to be creative with mine to get my Parasound HCA2200 in the rack (which is 19" wide on the front panel).

Salamander has a 'deep back' panel option if you need more depth to the shelves. I think they standard depth is only 19.5 deep, but again, you will probably loose some of that due to the posts. However, if you can't get between the vertical posts, the extra depth won't help you...

George Grand

Thanks Bill! My amp is exactly 19" wide x 16 1/2" deep. How does that compare with your Parasound?

I could always go for the Sonoma Model 329, which has the top shelf for the center speaker, and shove the Onk in there, but I'd rather not.

billbillw

George Grand wrote: »

Thanks Bill! My amp is exactly 19" wide x 16 1/2" deep. How does that compare with your Parasound?

I could always go for the Sonoma Model 329, which has the top shelf for the center speaker, and shove the Onk in there, but I'd rather not.

Pretty similar sized. The Parasound was wide only in the front, which had a rack mount style front panel. I think you will be fine. Just put the amp in before you mount the door.

reeltrouble1

getting pretty uptown there GG. long way from 2x6 and 16 penny nails.

RT1

George Grand

Yeah. I scratched myself AND got my hands dirty with the 2x6 and nails. I'm not doing THAT again.

Toolfan66

billbillw wrote: »

Interior width is 19.75 according to Salamander, which I believe is the same as my S40, however, if the rack is anything like my S40, the opening will be narrower due to the vertical aluminum posts in the front/back. Also, the door hinges are pretty substantial on all the Salamander products. They stick in another 1/2" or so, but they have quick releases for when you need to put in/out gear.

I know you didn't want a link to the webpage, but there is a picture there that will help you understand what I'm getting at.
Go to this page,
http://www.salamanderdesigns.com/chameleon/#/sonoma
Click on the tab that says "inside story", then click on the 'Soft Close Doors' tab. That shows the door hinge and give you an idea of what you give up due to the vertical post.
I had to be creative with mine to get my Parasound HCA2200 in the rack (which is 19" wide on the front panel).

Salamander has a 'deep back' panel option if you need more depth to the shelves. I think they standard depth is only 19.5 deep, but again, you will probably loose some of that due to the posts. However, if you can't get between the vertical posts, the extra depth won't help you...

Where can you buy Chameleon? I want one if it can house my A6.

ohskigod

I have 2 salamanders. one without doors (didnt put them on, openning between metal posts is 19.50. On my other one, its around 18.75 but thats because of the door. without the door its probably the same as my other one.

worst case scenario if the rack is assembled you might have to take th door off to get it in, or 16 1/2" deep you can angle it in if it is more that single rack wide.

I think your going to be ok

George Grand

Thanks Big and Bill. I think I am also a little concerned about depth now. The Onk is 16 1/2" deep and that doesn't include binding posts or input jacks. If the cabinet depth is 19 1/2, that is only 3" clearance. Put some nice stiff cables on the back of that thing and I may not be able to get the doors closed.

dorokusai

You can keep the rear panel off George....or pick up the extended rear panel.

George Grand

Minus one chest slam.

CaligulaPolk

i put my onkyo on top of the rack, looks ok to me! also it got plenty air to breathe and keep it cool.

George Grand

That's great. Thanks a million.