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Solidsteel 5.5 rack: To fill, or not to fill?

I have read some conflicting comments regarding the filling of audio racks to dampen vibration, and now I'm a bit confused (believe me, it doesn't take much).

Opinions, recommendations?

FYI: The rack sits on a parquet wood floor which covers cement. All of my components sit on Vibra-pods, but amp is on Starsound Audiopoints.
dante7
audiolui
297 posts
 
I filled it all up with dry (sterile) sand. I just need to increase its weight.
schipo
1,268 posts
 
increase its weight.

that's easy just change the shelving using Corine or something equivalent
digsmithd
913 posts
 
Change vibra pods to bdr.Big differance in sound.yes i have h6 rack,fill it to give it more stablization(vibrations)and mass.
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lak
4,753 posts
 
I have noticed a difference and fill my stands 100%.
BTW; I also own a solidsteel, and use many starsound products.
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tabl10s
1,096 posts
 
Star sound Micro-Fill. Because the steel beads are uniform in shape, they'll compact more allowing the stand to only be half filled.
I have them in my GPA stand and ampstand.
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