MDF or Plywood for best sound in Hi-Fi rack ?


I need to make to more shelves for my rack. One for my CD and one for the preamp. I use Vibrapods under each unit. Is MDF or plywood better for sound quality or vibration control? Thanks
frano

Showing 1 response by nrchy

Each of you, back to your corners!

I would suggest mating dissimilar materials. Combine things with different resonant frequencies, thereby making it difficult for vibrations to penetrate the entire shelf.

The new Sota Cosmos armboard is made of layers of aluminum, carbon fiber, and plex. This is a good combination...

Anytime you employ one material, MDF or plywood, for shelving, you run the risk of exacerbating a resonant problem. MIX, MIX, MIX... The best racks use a mixture of materials...

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