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Component racks

I am putting together a tube system and need a racking system for two turntables, and 5 tube components (pramp, 2 monoblocks, phono preamp, and cd player)and surge prtector. The only thing I know about racks is they come in a lot of flavors and can be very expensive. With tubes, they will more than likely have to be adjustable. I have two svelte shelves and two amp stands, 3 X 3 still points, 1 X 3 roller blocks and 1 X 3 roller block jr. that I am using with my current system on a wood entertainment system. Reading forums and threads has left me confused. I am open for comments and suggestions. Thank you.
bgmyers
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blueskiespbd
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I have an enclosed cabinet with mdf shelves. All gear is on Herbies Tenderfeet or Vibrapods. The back lower panel was removed to improve air flow. Would a high end rack really improve the sound over this setup ?
cio52
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Blueskiespbd, I believe that most people in our hobby would disagree with captainoblivious, racks do make a difference. Enclosed cabinets can increase standing waves depending on the location and hardwood sounds better than mdf. Check out the thread Vibration theory: Isolate or Drain.
captainobvious
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If you mean affecting as in 'an object in the room', then there may be some merit as everything in a room will reflect sound to a degree. But if you're meaning that vibrations in the rack are traveling through your solid state preamp/reciever and effecting your response, well then we'd part ways there.

Can you explain 'hardwood sounds better than MDF' when in the context of a rack please?
cio52
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Go to Mapleshaderecords.com and get the same info I've made my decisions/purchases from. Did you read the thread Vibration theory: Isolate or Drain?
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coltrane1
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If you're looking to save cash VTI is about as inexpensive as it gets. They're kind of a design spin on the Lovan stands, which allow one to pyramid in various tier sizes. They're regularly advertised here by a seller.

Lovan stands are great, heavy duty, sand fillable, and not overly expensive. I'd not spend more.
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