Wall mount rack options for all components

I've seen one person's system set up on two Target VW-2 wall mounts. His were lined up horizontally (side by side, but you could also line them up either vertically). Plus you can replace the stock MDF shelves with anything of your liking, i.e. maple butcherblock or granite.

I've got a 60 lb slab of granite with a 48 lb turntable on the top shelf of the VW-2, and a ARC SP-8 on the bottom shelf. When I first installed it (into the studs in the wall), I kept a carpenter's level on the shelf, just to make sure I would notice any subtle sagging if it occurred. It's been about a year now, and it hasn't moved.

Anyway, that's a thought.

Gthirteen:

In regards to your need for shelves that are larger than the Target, I actually use a larger granite shelf on my top shelf of the VW2. It's pretty easy to do, just get some cones and you can put whatever size shelf you want on the Target. (You can see it in the picture of my turntable on my "system" page). The only thing to be careful of is to not put the bulk of the weight on the front overhang. But as long as the weight is primarily over the usual shelf space, I don't see a problem.

As I mentioned, I have a 60 lb. granite slab and a 48 lb. turntable on the top shelf, with no sag or problems with the weight. I did use 3.5 inch lag screws of the largest diameter that would fit through the mounting holes in the Target (not the stock screws that come with it) and made sure I mounted it securely in the center of the studs in the wall. It has worked flawlessly.

So, that's one idea for getting the shelf depth that you need.