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?
Comments
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Transport/Dac: L.K.S MH-DA004, Cayin Venus cd-100i, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkI,
Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2, Analysis Plus Black Mesh Oval 9,
Cerious Technologies Graphene Extreme
Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2, Gabriel Gold Reckoning
Power Cables by: Cullen Cables, 6sons Audio, Swiss Cables
Price is right at $95 shipped.
audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVULRK
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
I don't see the additional shelves for sale on AA's site. Wonder how much they are.
$50 for an additional shelf. Half the cost of the entire thing. Pricey.
audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=PGVUES
Basically 1/2 of what the rack costs. I'd just buy 2 racks...
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
Jezuz..... http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AASONIC
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
Enough for 2 racks too.
a man on fire and he'll be warm for the rest of his life."
Only $7,200.00.
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 was kidding, don’t know if I’d buy one if I could.
Need to hit the lottery.
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
Use Pennys to start with.....
I’ll sell you a full set of 4 for $9.99, well worth it.
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
http://www.timbernation.com/Highendaudiorack_PopUp.html
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)
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
I recently ordered an item from Doug, but I don't see the racks anywhere on his website.
I got the BL404-13 (for 13inch bottom section)
http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/vti_product/bl404-audio-rack/
HT - Polk 703's * NAD T-758 * Adcom 5503 * Oppo 103 * Samsung 60" series 8 LCD
The pink and white one is so special.
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
$1,400
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.
I will hit up Doug first regarding the VTI stuff and see what he has to say.
@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!