Audio Rack Selection

the best rack systems I’ve owned for two channel systems, TV set ups, speaker stands,  etc. have all been custom made 

we are friends with a couple excellent wood workers which allows us to custom design racks that work specific to our gear; saves space and allows us to specify wood species, finish, etc. 

draw up what you want and need then meet with some custom wood workers for quotes 

Several responses are leaning towards wood racks.

At first thought I had not considered wood as an option, more from an aesthetics standpoint than any other reason. The heavy nature of the wood tends to dominate the look and the audio pieces take second notice. The metal racks allow the audio to appear more prominent.

Unless the sound improvements were considerably better with wood then I would apt to lean towards metal or another material that is less bulky than wood. 

Check out Codia Acoustic Design. The top Diagon model is terriffic (and gorgeous.)
Wall mount your turntable, and possibly your preamp, too.
Put amps on floor near speakers as per suggestions of others,
but consider Codia amp stands or other brands.
Likewise, the power conditioner can be put on a slab of rock (marble or slate) with aftermarket footers between the rock and the conditioner.
You may not need a stand at all if you wall mount TT & preamp, and use amp stands.
Best of luck,
http://www.charismaaudio.com/?page_id=3004

Anyone have experience with
Synergistic Research racks?

mijostyn,

to answer your questions the ins and outs are balanced