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How important is an audio rack?

The difference in opinions is almost as heated as the great cable debate. Many claim solid hardwood is best. Others like no shelves but some even defend mdf shelves. One store owner/salesman stated the audio rack should be considered the most important component, even with a very modest system! My opinion is much more moderate, but i'm curious what others think.
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inna
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I keep everything close to the floor, no rack only some wooden platforms and various footers under the equipment. Virtually no vibration from the floor reaches the components. Never experimented with expensive racks and feel no need to, cheap rack are a disaster.
inna
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That store owner certainly seriously exaggerated the matter but I wouldn't necessarily walk away.
inna
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No, I am not. Good racks are and should be expensive. I am not prepared to spend $800 or more on it, so as I said, I keep everything including the turntable on the floor. I think, quite a number of people here use Mapleshade racks with good results. Michael Green racks had a good reputation too but no longer made as far as I know.
When I tried Salamander and something else racks, they made such a mess especially at higher volume.
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