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Damned if I Do and Damed if I Don't

Let me start off by saying that I have a truly wonderful wife! That being said, she couldn't deal with my choice of the Sistrum 6 rack I purchased and which I thought was absoultly terrific. We live in New England and have a cape, which is furnished with many antiques and paintings of the 19th century. She takes great pride in her house but she couldn't deal with the modern look of this rack sitting amongst the antiques.

Now I need suggestions on which racks would have wood, could hold my turntable, 3 tube components, and 3 other components, be aesthetically somewhat compatable with the decor as well as have contribute positively to my sound needs?
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slipknot1
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To follow up Lugnut's response:

Ask her to get rid of that pesky non period gas or electric range, swap out the 'fridge for an icebox or rootcellar, and by all means, the microwave has got to go...
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albertporter
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I like Kr4's response. The "shell" of an old piece, covering the modern high performance stand that you like. Both husband and wife get what they want.
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jcbach OP
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Thank you to most of you for your great responses! I'll email a few of you privately to get your good solutions to a difficult problem. To Buscis2, this may be a New England thing, or at least in areas that have homes and styles that are truly antique and very beautiful.

To Lugnut and his friends, I think she did get a 19th century mode of transportation. 4 wheels! Oh yes she did put on those wheels a 2003 Audi A4 3.0 Quattro Wagon, but who's really concerned about what's on the wheels.
lugnut
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jcbach,

It was meant tongue in cheek. No offense intended. I'd get rid of it all if my wife asked me to. I'm a lucky guy since she has never, in 30 years, complained about anything audio.
sean
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Have to agree with Kal's recommendation and second Albert's applause of what is an absolutely great idea. Cosmetically, the cabinet will match the decor of the house to keep the wife happy and Jc gets to keep the rack that he really loves. Only problem is finding something that is both large enough to house the rack & components, have ease of access as needed and allow proper ventilation. Might be some work, but it appears to be the best of both worlds. Sean
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