Salamander Quality

I bought my DVDO 40 (somewhere in between the single and double but now discontinued) on Craigslist for half the price. I didn't really think that it was worth $500 but at $250 it is a much better deal. I really like the look though, so for that I would be willing to pay a little more since it is furniture.

Salamander is definitely worth the money. As far as audio racks go, $1,500 or so for a largish rack is not terribly expensive.

If you really want to nail isolating your components, you're going to be looking at more money.

I use a Salamander for my HT, and have no complaints.

I love the flexibility of the Synergy series, it is second to none. However, the quality is average at best. I have ordered accessories after the fact (doors, casters, sides) and have found very inconsistent finishes between two black doors for example. I also just received two side panels that were supposed to be cherry (came in a box marked cherry), but were indeed walnut! Door pull holes not drilled all the way through :-(

My next rack will most likely be BDI or some other vendor.