You simply can't beat solid maple for an audio rack in my opinion. I was very fortunate to work with a good friend who does high end woodwork to design and build my own solid maple rack. It has 4 shelves spaced just right for my gear and is 4' wide so it holds lots of components. If you don't know anyone who can build one for you, I would check out Timber Nation. http://www.timbernation.com/ They can make anything you want. It may not hit your price point but as lalitk said, it is something that is built for life!
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I have a rather large system sitting on a less than ideal audio rack. I'm currently using a
Salamander Synergy series with five shelves (including the bottom) supporting the following components from top to bottom:
1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).
On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i. Everything is on hardwood floors.
The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping. I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.
Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important. Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important. Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room. Fourth, cost is a consideration. I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments. Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.
With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks. The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.
Thanks,
Tom
1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).
On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i. Everything is on hardwood floors.
The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping. I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.
Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important. Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important. Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room. Fourth, cost is a consideration. I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments. Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.
With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks. The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.
Thanks,
Tom