Seeking recommendations about material, design, makers of low-lying rack for gear

Nothing weighs very much. Light line stage preamp, DAC, streamer. Amps about 31 lb each but they'd go on platforms.

Thanks for the advice! No way I'm doing this myself. Too much going on. But I'd like to toss the job to a really good local craftsperson.

Great suggestions. Had not thought of locking wheels.

Saving this thread as PDF for my reference. 

More suggestions welcome.

Timbernation is on my short list of local guy can't do it.

@miller -- thanks for the suggestion. I know you like their podiums for speakers, too. I’m not ready to do that, yet -- want to get my gear settled.

But to be clear about what you think would be optimal -- you’re saying a set of pods under both an equipment rack or under each piece of equipment? Also the mono block stands? At $100/pod I’m missing something, because it doesn't seem cost-effective. (I admit I'm confused so please be nice!)

@ebm I will. Thank you!
@mitch2 What a gorgeous setup. This is very inspiring!

@smrex13  I'm surfing the site now. It looks really great! Thanks a lot.

@miller Fantastic response. So helpful. Might just start with pods under amps. 
One question. 

But now I notice you also mentioned a low rack for components between the amps. This sounds a lot like what I have. The lower you keep things the better in terms of reflections. Also it is good to break things up by having them staggered in terms of distance. A wide flat rack is not so good in this regard. I actually played around with stuff like this a long time ago. Even fairly small stuff if it is flat it reflects enough to hear. Not big time, not very much at all in fact, but enough you can hear it. 

Are you saying that one long low rack is not a good way to go? I definitely am going front and center, but are you saying do two low racks?

Some further reactions -- the Kohl's piece is nice, but I am really trying to get as low to the floor as possible. I'm really wanting to keep that soundstage as empty as possible. (FWIW, I had them wire a dedicated line along the side wall for a future move, but for now, I'm going to set all up along the front wall.)

Solidsteel looks nice -- have to check with wife about the look of it. Also -- very different line of pricing. I need to see if MDF is how I want to go. There is something very appealing about getting nice looking wood and then isolating with Townshend or something similar.

QUESTION: I have a leftover piece of soapstone used for kitchen counter, way back. What do folks think about soapstone for either (a) amp platform or (b) low-lying audio rack?

Thanks for the further comments! My soapstone pieces are big -- one is 63" x 33" the other piece is 43" x 22" -- lots to work with.

Steven, your website is asking for a password. Hope you get it fully public-facing soon!

@millercarbon  Gotcha. Points taken. Going to try things out without any furniture first, see how they move around. Stay low, stay clear of the center, if possible. That's why I put in three dedicated lines on that front wall, alone. Flexibility. May not need them all.

I've had nice exchanges with the folks at Townshend. That's helpful, too, because as you say, it takes the pressure off the budget for the furniture side. I'm reaching out to a local woodworker (retired from being a middle school teacher) to make something nice, once I decide. And the pods can integrate there.

Good stuff. Thanks again.