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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
128x128ozzy62
dotsystem
81 posts
 
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
splaskin
170 posts
 
A wonderful rack. I have a Basis Debut V Vacuum on mine.

Check out the the pictures on Audio Asylum under Mercman.

Steve
sbrown
148 posts
 
Splaskin,

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

Thanks,

Scott
splaskin
170 posts
 
Hi Scott,

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

Steve
kalan
185 posts
 
Do any Samson owners have trouble with the shelves warping because of heat from components? I was wondering if tube amps on the bottom shelves may damage the shelves above them, for example.
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