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Why are equipment racks so expensive?

I periodically look through the racks in the sales section and I cannot get over just how darn pricey those things are.  I don't get it.  

I mean I see racks that cost 1, 2 or even 3K.  Really?

I've currently got two Ikea end tables stacked (not the Lack but some other ones) and they work rather well but sometimes I look just to see what's available.  I see the prices.  Then I'm back to being happy with what I've got.

So...why the prices?
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roxy54
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"Anybody who has compared isolation platforms and racks, and isn’t as deaf as a post, will tell you some perform better than others."

Yes pauly, whether some here like it or not, that is the truth.
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roxy54
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mijostyn,
You need to try these things before you speak with authority. Microvibrations are a very real thing that effects digital transports and DACs, and it is easy to heat the difference when vibration draining devices are used.
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roxy54
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It should be obvious that while Ikea makes many useful items (I bought a couple of things in the past), they are pretty much disposable junk like clothing from Old Navy. Dedicated audio racks by the better name companies are well worth the money, and they have much more material and design value than anything that Ikea makes.
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