Salamander Quality

Seconding Markphd: Worth checking with some local woodworkers. They don't work cheap -- nor should they -- but 1500 is a bit of coin, and might find you approaching a custom piece you'd prefer to the mass market stuff. John

I recently had my stand custom built from a local cabinet maker - he was willingly to work with my ideas from various design from other stands like salamander - he drew up the plans and was very flexible on fit and finish - I had mine made out of Eastern HardRock Maple with one inch shelves and the stand is rock solid! All for $900 - Couldn't be any happier!

I upgraded all of my equipment (except for speakers) over the last year and the toughest thing to find was a well made stand/cabinet. After months of searching stores and on-line I stumbled across a company who makes cabinets that I consider to be one of the best values of all the upgrading I did. Not inexpensive, much a much higher quality than those "brand names" you see advertised in the a/v magazines. Not sure if they have a model that fits your needs but take a look. 100% hardwoods, no chip board or veneers. Come to you completely assembled like a quality piece of furniture. Take a look at: (standoutdesigns.com). I'm not associated with this company in any way except as a very satisfied cutomer.

The standout designs looks like top quality for the money. Unfortunately though, they basically make tv stands. I am looking for something to house some audio components for a bedroom system & I need something taller than a tv stand. With the synergy system, there's always expansion capability. Sanus makes some good looking ready-to-assemble audio furniture,(woodbrook series) but no mobility