Can an audio rack be that important?


When we spend Tens of thousands on audio equipment are we losing sight on the importance of a good audio rack? I have seen many setups were ultra high end audio equipment is used sub-par equipment racks. 
I have been grappling with buying a high end audio rack for sometime but have always put it off as less important. 
What does a reference rack actually do for the sound of high quality components?

 

hiendmmoe

I made one out of Stainless Steel, Aluminum & Copper with every component of the rack isolated form each other with Pure Virgin Teflon. Next I will remove the feet from all the stereo components and replace them with a screw-on suspension that will be integrate and isolated from the rack shelves. It is fully adjustable for the height and width of the components so every time I change something I can adjust it. Might not be something you really need but it organize the gears and requires shorter cables.

I just post a picture when I first install it on my profile. I don't know how to post a picture.

It is like plastic surgery, which doesn't improve your physical health but might make you feel better.

Looking at mitch2s system pictures I think he has a good handle on what nice looking audio furniture looks like.