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Distortion from Audio Rack ??

I've appreciated good sound for many years but only recently have I been willing to invest the money needed to create a system I loved.  Granted, it's at the low end of high-end, but it is my high end :-).

Current system:  Advanced Paris A12 amp, EverySolo A10 streamer/DAC, Furman Elite 15 PFi power conditioner, Warfdale Elysian II speakers, SVS SB 1000 Pro sub, all cabling - Cardas Clear Reflection.  Room size - 24' x 14'.  Sounds amazing!  Sub will likely be upgraded within the next year.

The issue - my audio system is housed in a large wall unit made back in the mid 80s.  There is open cabinet space originally intended for either audio or TV.  Dimensions of available cabinet space - 23" H x 30" W.  My solution for housing the electronics was to purchase a Riveco 9U Rack with Reinforced Top.  I purchased a separate mid-level shelf connected at all four corners.  I also placed Pangea Audio Mega Feet under the rack.

I've read a lot on different forums about the impact of surrounding metal, vibration etc. on quality of audio sound.  My system sounds excellent and I have no complaints about "perceived" distortion.  But I also know from my own experience of upgrading cables that it's difficult to anticipate the degree of improvement one might find until you actually find it.  

So my question - do folks see the rack is problematic?  And besides getting rid of beautiful cherry wood wall unit, are there additional solutions within reach that don't entail a major restructuring in the placement of my electronics?  

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pindac
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Keeping the Cabinet if it is a appreciated furniture item is to be encouraged.

Improving the Cabinets Interface within the Room, as a support for audio devices is quite straight forward.

The Cabinet can be sat on a low profile Sub Plinth with an Isolator Footer between floor and Sub Plinth and Sub Plinth and underside of Cabinet. The Sub Plinth can have a Cherry Edging Bead to keep the match in keeping with the furniture.

A Sub Plinth and Sub Sub Plinth will have a improved impact on the managing amplitude of ambient energies within the local structures being transferred into the Cabinet.

The next consideration is crating a support structure for the audio equipment that has rigidity, energies produced within a room can impact on a support structure, with the outcome being movement. Movement is a new energy, and this energies amplitude will be able to transfer into audio devices. Reduction of this energy type can be achieved by anchoring the Cabinet to the Wall with fastening. A decoupling device as used on the base can also be used as a separator between the Cabinet and the Wall, again to    d rIf a   

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pindac
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My earlier Post has been corrupted

I was to show the following links and explain the Support Footers for heavy items where the 616 is usable is as a good as any designs out there and can be found if searching out for cheaper than shown in the Link/    

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/auction/yahoo/input/t1192434588/

Hooters for equipment will not be bettered for the monies and these are available in abundant numbers.

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/https%3A%2F%2Fjp.mercari.com%2Fitem%2Fm42546737851/13_1/

https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/special/order/confirm/https%3A%2F%2Fitem.fril.jp%2Fc41897f030728ea8c78250478ebfe868/19_1/

Equipment Footers can be used with methods proposed by Barry Diament, which are heavily copied since their being presented as a design.  

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pindac
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" Hooters for equipment " surprise

21 Hours without sleep, Footers for equipment should be a better place to start.

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