2. misc-audio
  3. 1435222097

Industrial grade steel storage rack as audio rack?

Hi everyone,

I recently came across this industrial grade storage grack that holds up to 250 pounds: http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-SHF-01905-Shelving-250-Pound-Capacity/dp/B005FW1WLO?

I was wondering if it would be ok to use this for my turntable and amp? Both components will first be placed on top of isolated platforms and then those platforms would be placed on the rack shelves.

Thanks in advance.
toxicwaterfront
onhwy61's avatar
onhwy61
5,229 posts
 
What turntable are you using and what isolation platform will it rest on?

Racks like this generally aren't that great for audio, but at that price it might be workable.
mapman's avatar
mapman
22,304 posts
 
Price is right so little to loose trying but nothing about it indicates its designed for audio gear, a turntable in particular, which is most sensitive to its external environment and usually require a solid foundation and acoustical isolation to perform best.

Plus rumor has it that steel "rings like a bell" something all hifi lovers loath.
mechans
3,048 posts
 
I use a cvouple of them to store wine. It never occurred to me that could be used for audio. You are going to have damped shelves on that one and not little cheap jobs. I agree these thins ring like a bell. All that said I would use something else, except if is dipped in damping compound (looks like paint.) Too much hassle, but good for records etc.
zd542
5,339 posts
 
I agree with everyone else. Its just not designed for audio equipment. You don't have to spend a fortune, but at least get something designed for audio components.
toxicwaterfront OP
41 posts
 
My turntable is a Denon DP300F and my amp is a Music Hall A15.3. The platforms are from Timberbation and I plan on putting some aor organs feet as well if I end up going this route.

I wasn't able to find any audio racks for $100 or less with similar dimensions (the wire rack is height adjustable) otherwise I would have definitely gone with one.

Appreciate the advice so far.
More to discover