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VTI audio rack, any good?

I would like to change my audio rack and I need a 6 shelf unit with a high WAF. Price is a major concern and I really can't go more than 500.00. Since I own 2 toploading cd players, I need sufficient space between shelfs. I would need 3 shelfs to have 9 inches between them, the other two could be from 5-7 inches.

Presently I am using a Sanus audio rack but some of my equipment is stacked on top of one another so I want to alleviate that. I have been looking at various racks and found a VTI rack that uses glass shelfs supported by 4 metal tubular columns. Each shelf is claimed to hold up to 200 pounds. It comes with floor spikes. The dimensions are 50" high, 23" wide and 21" deep. My question is, is this a decent rack or should I just keep what I have? Does anyone have any suggestions in my price range? Thanks for your help.

Bob
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justlisten
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Bob

about a year ago I had the same situation you are in. I had a Solid Steel 5.4 and needed more space. I got a VTI.

It is hard to comment about sound differences, but the design and construction are clearly a compromise. The shelves are very thin, and as someone said before, easy to scratch. I am pretty surprised it holds the weight it does without breaking.

on the plus side, the legs and tubing can be filled with sand, granted, not a lot of it, but enough to help.
hifigary
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Look at the Cambre racks on the Gon. 5 shelves for $89! Or 2 3-shelf racks side by side, $99 each. Not too shabby WAF. I had one of their amp stands, very sturdy, well built, and nice looking.
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grannyring
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I like mine and for the money they are great. They look great and I had no problems at all.
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tpreaves
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I bought one of the Cambre Entre 4 shelf racks for $89.00.Well,all I can say is,you get what you pay for!!This rack is not very sturdy and cheaply made.I guess for $89.00 it's okay but I sure feel sorry for the folks that had to pay $350.00 for one.I gave it to my daughter,she thinks it makes a nice make-up stand!!I would look at something else for audio equipment.
musicman07
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I've got a modular 4-shelf VTI rack that is perfectly decent. Sure when I dragged my 88 pound amp the paint scratched, but that's not the fault of the rack. The spike points will also scratch the pole tops if you're not careful.

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