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Equipment Stand

So, after 33 years I am in the process of correcting a terrible mistake I made when I sold my turntable and vinyl record collection; I am getting back into analog! Turntable is on order; Michell Engineering GyroDec (full plinth, not the SE version) which I plan to use with an SME IV or V tonearm, cartridge TBD. Preamp is a McIntosh C50 with a McIntosh MC275-MK VI tube power amp. And now for the really interesting bit; speakers will be a pair of fully refurbished  Gale GS401A's. For those of you not familiar with Gale speakers here is a link:

http://www.vintagegale.com/index.php

I am looking for a very modern (glass & chrome?) equipment stand to house the electronics and turntable. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. Similarly, advice on dealers in the Chicago area who stock this type of product would be useful. My budget is $1k to $2k.

Thanks,

Marcus


mgattmch
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Wow, could not be happier, assembled the Core Audio Designs PlyKraft 3L equipment stand over the weekend. The product is not only beautifully designed and made, it also reeks of quality. Even the packaging it was shipped in was better than anything I have previously seen, absolutely bombproof. The stand is extremely heavy and very well damped. I doubt very much high SPLs in the listening room will have any effect on the turntable (Michell Engineering GyroDec and SME IV). I will be fitting the tonearm next week, and with a bit of luck the cartridge. In the end I decided to go with a Clearaudio Maestro V2 Ebony MM cartridge.

This project has made me love this hobby all over again, like when I was 16. Need to start thinking about buying some LPs now!
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lalitk
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Marcus,  

Glad to hear you are delighted with your purchase of PlyKraft 3L.  

Good luck with your turntable project and many years of musical bliss!!!!
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lak
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Thanks for the update and enjoy the system and music!

chayro
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I have several extra copies of the Gale Maximum Fidelity recordings if you are interested. I think you need to hear them over your Gayle speakers to fully appreciate the experience. The packaging and quality of the recordings is truly beautiful. Enjoy your system.


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Good to know that Arnold's stands/racks are as much a grand slam as his "riser" speaker stands that I have.
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