Racks, equipment and footers


I would like to get a new rack and isolation footers for the rack and/or equipment. The high-end stuff like HRS, might be best, but it's out of my budget. There are so many choices, especially of footers. I'm thinking of going with a nice enough wood rack for aesthetic reasons and footers under each of the components to maximize performance. The system is upstairs with a wooden floor.  No turntable. Questions:

  • should I put footers under the rack and/or just the components?
  •  What about spikes - to drain rather than springs, so I avoid springs interacting with springs
  • if I'm going to put footers under each component, does the material,  construction, weight, etc. of the rack still matter much?
  •  It would be cheaper to just put footers under the rack and leave the components with the rubber feet -  is this less effective?
  • Should I put the same footers under all the components, or is it mix-and-match?

Any thoughts welcome along with specific recommendations on footers.

paullb

Showing 1 response by audiotroy

a salamander synergy rack is excellent reasonable price adjustable shelves and plenty of options

 

then use critical mas centerstage footers simply the best 

you want to contact the chasis

iso acoustics are not as good but less expensive

 

Dave and Trou

audio intellect NJ

synergy critical mass and iso acoustics dealer