Audio / Stereo Rack


Hello, I recently found out that the solidsteel rack or stand I ordered has yet to be built, 7 months after ordering. I am looking for a double-wide rack or stand that will hold my system including two heavy monoblocks. I am looking for a double wide unit that has 3 or 4 shelves not including the top. I am wanting something that can be ordered now and can be made and provided quickly. Any suggestions would be much appreciated and very helpful.

Thank you!

 

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I have used numerous footers and Solid Tech are the ones that I have found are best to suit my needs to date. 

I have also been able  to  be investigative of their stands as well, and the Footer and stands share similar principles in how the isolate equipment.

A little thought and investigation will show where  similar designs for a Footer can be found at a fairer price.

The alternative parts seem quite able to be utilised in a stand. 

Producing ones own stand with a functioning isolation, will save quite a lot of money if carefully costed. 

Photo and Sales Site Evidence is supplied for a Tandem Rack, the OP has a alternative to consider.

My Take is that the best materials can be bought into at not too much monies when compared to some Brands products. The method will enable the creation of a Support, that most, if any, at any cost on offer will be able to surpass.

Is it not up to the OP to decide which is the most attractive option for themselves.

For the future, another forum member/visitor has access to the info from the suggestions offered to be considered, it is all a valuable info in relation to the OP's request.

The following can show how a Double Platform can be acquired at a quite affordable cost.

My take would be to purchase the Plinth Support Legs only, and have the Plinths produced from a Phenolic Resin Impregnated Densified Wood (possibly the ultimate material choice for managing transferred energy). This is a material slowly being adopted by the Industry, especially those producing uber expensive Audio Equipment. 

The Plinth Support Legs can be seated upon an additional device that is specifically designed to manage Transferred energy, ( there are a large variety of options, I showed one with a large weight load capacity).

Such a design will bring a lot to the equipment support front, I feel more that many are willing to offer, due to the costing for the materials being suggested will create.

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/DK-015-HIFI-Power-Amplifier-Cabinet_1600655593258.html

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/DY-06-HIFI-Bookshelf-Speaker-Stands_1600105873308.html?spm=a2700.7724857.0.0.53ef7c65mPLBnp

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Stainless-Steel-Shock-Absorber-Footer-YIVO_1600545040745.html?spm=a2700.7735675.0.0.1d175qZ55qZ5yA&s=p

@rsf507 Over your head it will remain, no need to make any changes.

The OP has been supplied suggestions prior to my post, that are with a potential cost, that will extend into the multi thousands of $’s as a purchase.

The alternatives proposed for a product that has potential to be equivalent at a lesser cost, or the description of a design with a potential for a much improved function with added costs are now made known.

I am not the first to suggest a Build Your Own approach, and am also aware the OP is looking for something readily available, my links should be able to fulfill this request.

Has not the OP offered their regards for the info made known.  

 

@muaythai The Second Rack System in the Links shown, has a selection of spacings that can be created between the Platforms/Shelves. A 25mm Board with the span between the Props as seen,are looking like they will not deflect with the Monoblocks seated upon them.

If you were interested in using this rack type, with a isolation footer under the equipment as well, like the footer seen in the link. Having made a allowance for extra space to incorporate the dimension of the equipment height and footer between platforms will create a improved set up for these types of implements when utilised. More head height within the spacing enables a broader range of choices for footer types to be considered. Hopefully there is a Post height that allows for the option to have the Monoblocks placed lower in the Rack.   

I have had a look at the link offered by @oldrooney 

The offer of the individual posts is a option that allows for creativity.

The Cross Brace Legs, can be found at 13" Shelve spacings, @ 80lb capacity per shelve, if the Vinyl LP storage option is looked at.

The description given suggests this is a stackable system, with a guidance up to 42" in shelve height @ 240lb capacity per rack. I have not been able to see how these racks use fastenings to couple together, maybe it is not a fastened together assembly when modules are added. 

Additionally, the Amp Stand has an 'X' Brace option, if this was the Base wanted for the Rack, it would need to be made known if this is compatible with the add on system, as no images show this base as the base on a assembled rack.   

As for the creativity, the Width Spacings between support posts, can be bespoke chosen, if ones own board material is chosen. As there will be potentially 4 x posts required to be purchased, this opens up the option to extend the rack to a Three x Cell per tier system. If one wants the Shelve/Sub Plinth to be produced from the most attractive material (performance wise only), the suggestion of a Phenolic Resin Impregnated Densified Wood Board to be used, has real merit. This as a material will not be bettered at the price it can be found.

Do bear in mind their are businesses now set up around offering Panzerholz as a Sub Plinth material and some are asking approx' £1000 for a board with a dimension 500mm x 400mm x 25mm.

Linn are now following Clear Audio and are using a similar type material on their £50K+ New Model TT.

There are also TOTR Speaker Manufacturers using this material to produce their cabinets. 

https://www.audioadvisor.com/furniture/furniture-accessories/?page=2

@oldrooney There certainly looks to be room to tweak this system to meet a few bespoke requirements.

The 8mm Thread referred to might be a common Metric Thread Pitch for a 8mm Thread, so not Whitworth / UNC. 

Speedy Supply and  simplicity to put together are seemingly what the OP has requested as a recommendation, as they are quite delayed in their earlier made plans.