Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?

bdp24,

My Solid Steel rack is a little different than yours. Mine has 4 threaded spikes that screw into the rack frame. Then the components shelving is placed on the spikes.

ozzy

http://www.adonacorporation.com/av45m4.html

These paper to be very well made / thought out.

You could also make your own - when we do Hi-Fi shows I usually bring something like this - easily adjustable,  can be "flat-packed" and very sturdy once assembled.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BosMJKWIJcM

The Racks in both rooms in this video are made by me - MDF Shelves, Hardwood top plate for the TT on top and 3/4" all thread legs threaded at the bottom for Spikes.  

Good Listening

Peter

I think the large Mapeshade with 4" shelves is excellent. The 45" wide three shelf was around $2K. 

http://www.mapleshadestore.com/samsonracks.php

I have this for my turntable and all other gear.

Hi Dishman442,
I was also looking for a for an audio rack that would not break the bank. I ended up taking several different parts from various companies to come up with a solution. 
Stand Design, Audiophile Vibration Control, Via Blue, Finite Elemente and 3M

I got the shelves from AVC and liked them very much. They were reasonably priced - something to consider.

https://audiophilevibrationcontrol.com

Best of Luck

Mappleshade !!!