However, everyone can ameliorate the effects of a rack between the speakers by positioning the speakers baffle a ways ahead of the rack.@nonoise, You nailed it! With this setup you absolutely don't miss the imaging or other effects. At some point I tried to place the equipment on the floor with shelves and footers. But the affect was same as having the rack in the middle, but way in the back. If anything, it diffuses the sound and broadens the sound stage - but only if the rack is at least 3 feet behind the plane of the speaker face.
An audio rack that really does make a difference.
Looking on spending up to $3000. on a rack for my system. I’m currently using a older Billy bags tri-point with cracked glass shelves. Would like to get a four post stand so it becomes more stable than the three post Billy Bags. Looking for something that will take it to the next level without taking my pocket book along with it. I’ve looked at Solid Tech and Adonis.
Thanks Mike
Thanks Mike