Audio Rack Opinions


Hi there

Moving and leaving behind a 'very' sturdy shelf built right into a load bearing wall of my house.

So now having to consider an audio rack for the first time in my life . . .

Have a fair bit of electronics to support . . . I'd imagine 6 shelves worth including a VPI Scoutmaster w/ SDS, couple disc players, Plinius integrated . . . the VPI and Plinius the two heftier pieces in this.

I like having the TT up higher for both convenience and keep away from 'critters' that might find it a bit more appealing closer to the ground. Beyond that my main consideration is this: is there a particular structure and height consideration for a TT as heavy as the VPI?

Open to any/all suggestions on this as again, I've never had to consider an audio rack ever and the brief time I've checked out online I'm bewildered to date in what I've been reading. My thoughts are that massive, sturdy rack is in order (as opposed to say the more skeletal models such as the Quadraspire Evo and such . . . But I honestly don't even know at this point because I've never used them.

thanks in advance
terra3
I built my rack, and it has six shelves plus the top. It's on my System link.
Kenny
Go to this website. http://www.solid-tech.net/. This company makes very good racks. If you don't have a local dealer The Cable Company sells them.
If you have the space I think you might be better off going wider rather than taller. IE: two stacks of three rather than one stack of six. With that said I have no proof that one type of rack would be more stable or sound better then the other.
Here is Two options. Check out Salamander & Timbernation.
Both can be found on the industry directory from Audiogon's web page