Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ?

I have been researching looking for good audio racks, and i came across this:
http://www.audiav.com/

They have nice racks, worth a look.

BTw, wood and glass (tempered safety glass) racks are a good idea if you want a mix of style and build quality.

Elizabeth, you can say it if you want to.
I get a kick reading behind your gender thoughts on male preception.

I've decided to build my rack out of wood. With stackable shelving with spikes at the bottom of eack leg that will sit on the shelf below it.

I'm going to glue two 3/4 in. balsa plywood together to make a 1 1/2 in. shelf.

I'll make a three shelf rack at 24 x 18 in. with all the hardware for less than $150.

I can't afford to pay $$$$ for a rack. The wife wont understand. So, I do what I can.

It'll be better than the 1/2 in. thick MDF that I have now.

Thanks to all that has contributed.

John

Wood is out . Ive found metal with a 50/50 fill mix of sand and lead work well . I'm in the heavy and ridged camp , although many are using the less mass method . Any solid ridged stand will be a improvement .