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Best under- 500 audio stand?

I have a 4 component Linn system plus a turntable and am looking for a simple but effective 5 shelf rack. I'm not a big audiophile but figure I should at least get something decent. The Salamander stuff sounds too wobbly and DIY. I've been thinking about a Vantage Point Solus 5 from Audio Advisor, but really have no clue which of the contenders is stable and well-built enough. Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks.
kdl6769
jeffloistarca
1,004 posts
 
Atlantis Reference. Rock solid and real nice to look at too
sc53
718 posts
 
Atlantis Reference is excellent, and very attractive, but you are misjudging the Salamander. The "Archetype" series is wobbly and kind of ugly, but the Synergy series is very stable, you can seat the shelves where you like, and the wood is very nice-looking. I recommend the walnut or cherry, with black posts. Looks like a piece of furniture once you screw it together. It is DIY but ends up looking professionally done, and rock solid. I own two!
lovesmusic
34 posts
 
I have a five shelf top of the line Atlantis with mdf shelves. The steel posts are fillable and all of the shelves are mounted on points. It seems to be a fine, stable and attractive unit.
kdl6769 OP
23 posts
 
It seems to be coming down to a choice between the Atlantis Reference or the Salamander Synergy. I can get them both for somewhere between $400 and $500 new. What do you think?

Thanks.
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