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What's the greatest bargain in audio racks these days?
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I have the Archetype and don't have a problem with the Oracle Audio Paris I have have on it now. The VPI Scout I had previously transmitted considerable vibration through the wood, but I put that on the Scout, not the stand. I like that it is open to ventilation and access and the shelves can be adjusted. It would be nice if it was a little bigger (deeper) though. |
I've got a old Target, welded steel rack with cheap plywood shelved. Rather than buy a new $3000 fancy audiophile rack, I tried isolating my electronics on Stillpoints. Even with the cheap Target Stand, the Stillpoints made a huge improvement. Still not cheap considering their cost, but I had the Stillpoints from a previous speaker setup. |
FWIW, I have been very pleased with my VTI double-wide for the last 8 years. It can handle a 300 lb. TV, so I would suspect the SOTA won't be an issue. It looks nice, has cable-routing cut-outs, and casters for easy moving. It was about the cheapest rack I could find that was sturdy and would have enough slots (three shelves, double-wide, for 8 total components). Also, the hieght of each shelf can be selected when assembling to one of two hieghts. |
I couldn’t find exactly what I was looking for, something aesthetically pleasing yet rugged and functional and not too expensive. So I ended up building my own wood shelves to accommodate my exact needs. I am also using stillpoints under all components except the amplifiers. They are excellent for vibration isolation. Total cost, about 50.00 including hardware however I DID have the hardwood and 1" thick laminated pine shelves I purchased from Ikea at a closeout price of 12.00 each several years back. I reinforced these with three ea 1.25" X 3/4" purpleheart ribs for added support under each shelf, 4 for the bottom shelf supporting the amps. The posts are 2.75X 1.75 thick purpleheart but any dense hardwood would work well. If you have a cabinet shop nearby and have an idea of exactly what you want, there is just no need to spend some of the prices asked. If further interested, send me a PM Rebbi. |
I have a 15K system bought on a used\discounted budget. I could not justify the expense of high priced racks. Most all my tweaks are DIY. I also have an older Target welded steel rack. I filled it with sand and replaced the plywood shelves with 2” maple ones. I should add that my rack currently stands w/spikes on carpeted Concrete floor. Vibrations emanating from floor are not an issue, only equipment and air borne ones are a concern. When i had it placed on a framed subfloor, I set the stand on a 2’ x 2’ concrete slab which was in turn isolated with washer/dryer footer pad from the plywood floor. I am sure that there are things that can be done to fortify the Salamander rack. I think the idea of placing your TT on a separate stand is a good one. Keep us posted. |
If you are interested in DIY project, a great stand can be made from Ikea (or similar) butcher block sheets and solid threaded pipe. I made two of these at a nominal cost. They are quite solid, and I think, quite attractive. The solid rod is 1" in diameter, with large hex nuts, metal washers, and Herbie’s anti-vibe thin washers between the butcher block shelves. I relied on a local cabinet maker and woodworker to drill the holes for the pipe. I also tapped the bottom of the four pipe legs so I could screw in Black Diamond Racing cones for spikes. |
2" thick solid wood shelves add great expense. I also considered doing this but the materials alone for some of the less expensive hardwoods maple and cherry are quite expensive for 2" stock material after doing some pricing on the raw materials, things have really gone up since my last project! The Core designs are beautiful latitk and the prices while not exactly cheap are certainly solid. The Timbernation racks look real nice for the money and I’m sure just as solid. What is nice is that this guy will build exactly what you need as he states in his ad with demonstrations of other products that he builds and shipping is free. Since much cherry and maple hardwood comes from this part of the country he probably gets it cheaper than what it might cost in other parts of the country. Certainly his prices seem to reflect this, something to consider Rebbi if you are looking at a CUSTOM wood rack to meet your needs. Another option is Sound Anchors, Bob who is local to me will build whatever you want. The problem is shipping as his racks are welded tubular steel and filled and power coated but so far as outside vibrations I would bet better than wood. Wood is an excellent choice when used with Stillpoints or other vibration isolation controls if this is a further consideration aside from stability. 2" thick stock is just not necessary for supporting a 55 lb amp if you have budget considerations. Another budget option is 1.5" thick yellow pine which is readily available at local home improvement centers, can be laminated to the depth desired and is not nearly as expensive as the hardwood option but is VERY strong and stable. You could find a local woodworker or you could do it yourself if you have access to bar clamps, a doweling jig or biscuit jointer, a 7" saw and a hand plane or jointer and a finish sander. I know this might sound intimidating if you are not famaliar with woodworking but it could save you a ton and the journey to discovery is always worthwhile. Aesthetically, pine might not be a pretty but staining is another option; beauty is always in the eyes of the beholder. Legs could be 2X4 pine or threaded steel rods. |
The very best value in an audio rack is to build it yourself. Buy some rack rails from the link below and construct whatever size rack you need. Put rollers on it and that’ll make it easy to get to the back of your gear as needed. Use a turntable wall mount for your turntable and then locate your rack under it. http://www.markertek.com/product/rr2/middle-atlantic-pair-of-equipment-rack-rails-2-space Here’s a picture of my own rig. http://russbutton.com/Russ/audio/20.jpg |
So glad I found this thread. I'm relatively new to this and while my system is broken down due to my wife's insistence on making my listening room (basement) nicer, I have been looking for ways to improve my setup once I get back in action. I presently have a Sanus rack purchased from Amazon which has worked pretty well. Can I improve this by using spikes and other vibration control add ons? I have also looked at Wayfair and get a barrage of ads. The equipment looks good, particularly the Plateau series. Have been tempted to try Salamander, but they just look a little unstable. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated. |
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The best audio rack I ever owned was the the long defunct Zoethecus rack. I don't know why someone hasn't pirated the design. It was brilliant, effective and attractive. Those Symposium ISIS racks might work well but to me they look like a shelf out of a medical clinic or a commercial kitchen. Very low WAF |
My house has a crawl space, so I got under, dug and filled four holes with concrete, and placed 4 vertical steel rods in to set, after drilling four holes through the floor. Holes are larger than the rods so I could wrap Sorbothane around the rods where they go through the floor. Then used expanding foam to seal the holes. I placed my rack on the rods. So I am firmly attached to the ground, with no contact to the house. All vibes gone except those subsonic earth vibes. Inexpensive and ultimate. |
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