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Equipment Stand

So, after 33 years I am in the process of correcting a terrible mistake I made when I sold my turntable and vinyl record collection; I am getting back into analog! Turntable is on order; Michell Engineering GyroDec (full plinth, not the SE version) which I plan to use with an SME IV or V tonearm, cartridge TBD. Preamp is a McIntosh C50 with a McIntosh MC275-MK VI tube power amp. And now for the really interesting bit; speakers will be a pair of fully refurbished  Gale GS401A's. For those of you not familiar with Gale speakers here is a link:

http://www.vintagegale.com/index.php

I am looking for a very modern (glass & chrome?) equipment stand to house the electronics and turntable. Any recommendations would be very much appreciated. Similarly, advice on dealers in the Chicago area who stock this type of product would be useful. My budget is $1k to $2k.

Thanks,

Marcus


mgattmch
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dlcockrum
2,190 posts
 
Hi Marcus,

One thing that has not changed is the sensitivity that turntables have to extraneous vibration/resonance. Should you choose to go the glass route for your stand, plan to spend $$ on vibration/resonance isolation devices under your TT.

You are setting yourself up for un-necessary headaches with that choice of stand.

Best to you Marcus,
Dave
whipsaw
758 posts
 
I'm a big fan of the (vented) Quadraspire SVT. I have it in Bamboo, and am very happy with it.

Here's a link to the manufacturer:

https://quadraspire.co.uk/svt.html
 
lalitk's avatar
lalitk
5,450 posts
 
Check out PlyKraft from Core Audio Designs. They are not cheap but they are built for life and provides very effective isolation. 

Just pick up the phone and speak to Arnold Marr, you wouldn't feel the need to shop anywhere else.  

http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/


randy-11
1,913 posts
 
I don't suppose I can convince you to put the turntable in another room?


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bdp24
9,788 posts
 
Glass = terrible idea. Don't do it!
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