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6 Components + A Big Amp: Which rack?

With my entry into analog, the number of components I own has grown. I sold my digital processor for tube preamp with a separate power supply (Sonic Frontiers Line 3). Then I bought a turntable AND a Black Cube phono amp. Add to this, a tuner and a CD player, plus a large 17"w X 22"d amp. My little, old 4-level standesign rack is now too small for all the gadgets I need to isolate/couple. Worse yet, my turntable is on the GROUND. Ugh.

I need really need 6 shelves and a place to put my amp.

I really want to a double wide rack that can accommodate 8 components (2x4) in stead of a 6-component tall rack and an amp stand. However, I'm flexible. Can anyone make some suggestions?

Thanks!
leftistelf
meisterkleef
146 posts
 
Check out the Billy Bags 4600 series. Not cheap but build
quality like you wouldn't believe. And you can specify the
spacings between shelves when you order. And you can even
get it with a 4th shelf. That's what I did. I keep my 36"
TV on top with my 8 components below. You could easily use
the 3-shelf version and keep your TT/phono-stage on top.
The spacings I used from bottom-up: 12" (for amps), 10" (for
CDP and preamp), 8" (VCR and DAT deck), 6" (DVD and tuner).
That's 500lbs of equipment and the rack is rock steady!! No
vibrations going up that bad boy!!

Here's the link to the Audio Advisor ad for this particular
rack (I ordered directly from Billy Bags):

http://www.audioadvisor.com/store/productdetail.asp?sku=BB4600&product_name=Model%204600%20Rack
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jmcgrogan2
6,346 posts
 
I'm using a Lovan Sovereign AVR rack. It's double wide (43") and sturdy. I have my 95 pound amp and 60 pound turntable on the top shelf. It's also segmented, so you can buy additional racks if desired.

John
jcbtubes
400 posts
 
Given your desire for a double-wide rack approach, though not inexpensive (for two racks), I'd suggest looking into the Sistrum racks and stands. You can find them in the manufacturers listing under Star Sound. They are fully adjustable and will definitely improve the sound of your system and not just the looks. I think you'd get the best performance with the amp on its own stand, but if you want double-wide (or two racks) the Sistrum racks will easily accomodate your amp dimensions. Good luck.
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