Need a new Hi-Fi rack?


I have a question for you HiFi rack/platform/support experts. I am currently using an Atacama Equinox rack (purchased in 2002). It’s a decent but basic rack that I have supplemented with Terrastone platforms and footers from Edensound Audio under every component. Now that my system is at a point where I don’t want to change any components, I am thinking of getting a “better” rack. What I’m wondering is since I have spent a lot of money on the Terrastone products and have great sound already, do I stand to gain anything more than aesthetics by spending a chunk of money on a new rack? I’m considering a wood-construct rack such as those by Audio Elegance or alternatively an Adona reference rack. I would still use the Terrastone stuff on the new rack. For perspective, my system is: VPI HW40/Soundsmith Hyperion/Transfiguration Proteus—Musical Fidelity NuVista Vinyl and Herron VTPH2A phono stages—Musical Fidelity NuVista 800 amp—NuVista CD player—Transparent Powerisolator Reference—Wilson Audio Sashas—Transparent reference signal and power cables—Stillpoints Apertures—Synergistic Research HFTs—Terrastone platforms and footers. Thanks for your advice!
arsh
@arsh,

It’s worth pointing out that many of these ‘wood’ crafted stands does not have any damping materials. Each of the Core Audio Design component racks or isoPlat amp stands comes with shelves that are preloaded with their unique blend of damping materials to create a high mass, low resonance core.
I never felt the need to further isolate or decouple my components from the rack 😊
Thanks lalitk. I see that they do have that, as do the top level audio elegance stands.
Once again, thank you millercarbon for sharing this information.  Much to consider and use.  Thank you everyone for the links.  Details, it is always in the details.
I also HIGHLY recommend Core Audio Designs! They make a difference and they are beautiful to look at, not tacky or geeky like most high end racks. They are also more affordable.