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Regards to the Rack

I've been a builder for a long time. I mostly work with stone, so call me a mason if you want to assign a name. As with any type of building, the foundation dertermines the performance and layout of each consecutive layer.

So I come to my point. Recently I have entertained purchasing an equipment rack that costs more than my CDP. The justification-the foundation plays a larger role in performance than I previously thought. Before I was content with an uneven antique credenza but now I have begun to believe that foundation is the answer to allowing components to perform to their potential even if the cost is significant.

The question is here, are there others who share similar opinions of the fundamentals of foundation or am I just off my rocker to think I'll get that much more noticable preformance from a rack? Well no need to answer the latter part really, I am an audio-nut so we already know the answer there.

Regards
Peter
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timrhu
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If you are familiar with stone, have you considered building your own equipment rack? I've been considering building a rack with granite for some time. Just need to find the time. The stone will cost approximately $125 per slab with holes drilled. A tad cheaper with no holes.
I built one with slate, check my system.
timrhu
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Interesting question whether or not granite or any other stone is suitable for audio equipment installations. When I rap my knuckles against our 1.25 inch thick granite counter tops it sure seems inert to me. I don't have any evidenct to back it up but I don't see how that heavy platform in you system pics could transmit much vibration.
My rack is made of Pennsylvania slate which is a softer stone than granite and I expect a tad more inert than granite. Easier to drill than granite also but nowhere near as attractive.
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