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How important is the rack you use for your components

I’ve been browsing thru people’s systems on audiogon and have seen all different kinds of racks, shelves, bookcases , stands etc. For people’s equipment. My question is how important is the rack to the sound of the system. Has anyone gone from a basic rack to a premium and/or home constructed rack and noticed a marked improvement? And when I say marked, I mean marked. Looking for input
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randy-11
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a lot of crap is sold for racks at high prices by people who don't understand how to engineer vibration control

so be careful
randy-11
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https://www.thorlabs.com/newgrouppage9.cfm?objectgroup_id=1095

randy-11
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Yes, why not get something designed for people who really NEED to control vibration?

And you don't have to get an active table, there are passive ones too.


An easy & cheap trick is ball bearings on little miniature dollhouse saucers under your components.

randy-11
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I like a big rack




needs to be well supported
randy-11
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prof is completely correct

Sure, "let your ears be your guide."  But ONLY your ears, not your expectation bias

so, do blind testing
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