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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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lalitk
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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
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I don't suppose I can convince you to put the turntable in another room?


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bdp24
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Glass = terrible idea. Don't do it!
mgattmch OP
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Thank you for all the good advisee. Point noted about glass shelving, I will stay away from this option. I certainly like the look of the core Audio Design and Quadraspire products.

Thanks,

Marcus

mgattmch OP
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In the end I went with the PlyKraft 3L stand. So far very happy dealing with this company, Arnold is a joy to work with. With luck my new PlyKraft 3L stand will be delivered next week.

The Gale GS401A speakers arrived this week. Used them for the first time yesterday (McIntosh C50, MC275 MKVI and computer audio front end), they look and sound absolutely stunning. I can't believe these are 40 year old speakers. I can't speak highly enough about the restorer, Dave Smith at Vintage Gale. Dave has truly done an extraordinary job restoring these speakers to better than new.
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