Can an audio rack be that important?
When we spend Tens of thousands on audio equipment are we losing sight on the importance of a good audio rack? I have seen many setups were ultra high end audio equipment is used sub-par equipment racks.
I have been grappling with buying a high end audio rack for sometime but have always put it off as less important.
What does a reference rack actually do for the sound of high quality components?
Nothing really for sound. Your equipment needs to be well supported and springs can help isolate equipment. Heat needs to be managed. I just had a custom rack made for $300 or so. love the look of the one pictured above. but you can get good sound from any rack you can make fit your system as I described above. Focus on other things. If you've already done everything else, a beautiful rack compleiments a beautiful system. Jerry |
They definitely make a sonic difference. I had a 4-shelf basic target rack for years, and when I got the Adona, the change was very audible. More stable imaging, and everything seemed more grounded. I also use different footers in addition to the rack. I love the look too, and the shelves are infinitely adjustable. Audio Racks, Modular Audio Video Furniture and Isolation Platforms at Adona Corporation. |
