Mapleshade Samson racks?


Hard to determine what forum to post this in, so I will do it here. Especially since vinyl is my primary source.

Anyone else own this rack and using it with a TT on top? I am buying a 3 shelf version with an extra 4" platform with Isoblocks for my Nott to sit upon. I am hoping to replace my Machina Dynamica Promethean with this setup.

Any opinions of this rack either with or w/o a vinyl rig?

Oz
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I haven't bought the Samson yet, but I can say that the maple(2 inch) plus footers made a huge difference to my Ariston rd110. I also only listen to analog.
I have 2 Sampson racks with 4 inch top shelves. On one top shelf sits my Michel GyroDec on 3 brass cones where the suspension springs used to be. I can strike the top shelf with my fist and there is no sound with the stylus resting on a stationary LP. The rack spikes dig directly into the hardwood floor.

I used Mapleshade cones and Isoblocks before this on an old teak stero rack. The Samsons improved things to the degree that the prior tweaks now seem like half measures.

Bob
A wonderful rack. I have a Basis Debut V Vacuum on mine.

Check out the the pictures on Audio Asylum under Mercman.

Steve
Splaskin,

What's between your Debut & the top of the rack?? Love your Asylum moniker BTW.

Thanks,

Scott
Hi Scott,

I'm using Black Diamond Racing Source Shelves under my components.

Steve