Thanks for some of the responses so far!
@willywonka I wish I can get those SVT series, they look amazing.
@bigtwin I wish, if I didnt have so many other home projects coming up, I would!
AV rack - Quadraspire Evo
One of next steps in getting my room up to speed slowly slowly, is finally getting a semi proper AV rack. I currently have one of those cheaper amazon glass ones. I dont want to spend too too much, roughly in the 750 USD range. I am in Canada though, so Im limited in my options. I would prefer to have something I can pick up locally. I also want 5 shelves.
At the top shelf, it would be my turntable (which I have at the moment on a Isoacoustics Zazen). Followed by phono, then preamp then streamer/dac. I will most likely get a separate streamer and dac in the future, hence needing 5 shelves. Im in a detached home in the basement, so there isnt really any external vibrations, except for whatever the Speakers give out while playing.
For now, I wanted opinions and feedback on the Quadraspire Evo model (https://quadraspire.co.uk/q4-evo-original-hifi-racks/) bamboo shelves. This seems to be the nicest looking one from the options I have so far.
The next option is Norstone, however, I am not crazy about the look of it. In my price range it would be the Norstone STABBL series, the glass one, but I dont think it comes with 5 shelves. There is the thicker Bamboo one, but its more expensive. Unless there is an overwhelming Yes to this one versus the Quadraspire Evo, then I can think about it.
Lastly, there is the Salamander Design Archetype 5.0 Stand, I can select Maple wood. Im not super crazy about the look, but again, if there is enough feedback on this one versus the Quadraspire, I can look into it.
Some local ones in Canada I would have loved, but cant really afford, would have been Massif or Canopee. but they are in the 3000++ range.
Lastly, I will also slowly look into eventually getting some isoacoustic isolators for some of the equipment. My premap already has herbies feet on them.
Thanks for some of the responses so far! @willywonka I wish I can get those SVT series, they look amazing. @bigtwin I wish, if I didnt have so many other home projects coming up, I would! |
@skads_187 From one Canuck to another, this can be a fun DIY project. Have a look at this post I did a couple years ago. There is a section on building the rack. If you are interested in this, send me a PM and I'd be happy to share any information I have. Cheers https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/my-final-system-build-in-words-pictures |
Check these guys out. I’ve got a pro series and like it very much. https://www.standsandmounts.com/VTITallAVRack-BL404GC-13.aspx |
I have the Quadraspire SV2T stand in black bamboo with silver columns. It’s an excellent quality stand and looks great. No regrets at all. I purchased it maybe a year ago. They make very high-quality products. I have a BAT VK-80 Tube preamp on this stand and don't feel the need to get aftermarket feet for my preamp. |