kavakat1

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What's the greatest bargain in audio racks these days?
My house has a crawl space, so I got under, dug and filled four holes with concrete, and placed 4 vertical steel rods in to set, after drilling four holes through the floor. Holes are larger than the rods so I could wrap Sorbothane around the rods... 
Isolation stands: snakeoil?
jbrrp1Please let me know that business's name. Im searching for a good used Minus K.  
Isolation stands: snakeoil?
I am moving my equipment, including a turntable, to a room other than where I have my speakers.  I have a wooden floor, with a crawl-space below. I have to drill holes thru the floor to run speaker cables underneath. I was thinking of drilling 4 m... 
How to "mount" acoustic foam ?
I strongly suggest Velcro strips if you are mounting light weight foam. Since moving the pieces around to get best result will probably occur, you can’t beat them for semi permanence. Use glue and your  stuck. (Ouch) 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
I’m obsessed with and searching for used Quatro CT’s or 5 a’s 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
5a’s 
Vandersteen 2CE Signature II: Is it worth the price of $2700? Why are so many for sale?
I’m obsessed with and searching for used Quatro CT’s or 5 as 
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Thanks Geoffi ll check it out.  
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Whats bluestone? 
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Geoffehats Bluestone? 
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Based upon the prices I have found, I am considering another material. Basalt pavers or slabs are heavier and higher density than granite.  They are light only on the wallet. I invite your thoughts and suggestions.  
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
ebmNow that’s getting back to basics! 
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Akg_cajust scoped out Mapleshade.  Their prices are the reason I want to do it myself. Absolutely beautiful work. I hope I can get near their craftsmanship.  
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Geoffkait,With a nod to your missives re spring loaded mass, I was thinking of hanging the maple shelves on springs below the level of the outer metal frame , rather than placing them on top of the frames with sorbothane bumpers. Your thoughts ple... 
Building Maple stand need inexpensive wood supplier
Thank you all. Mitch2 you read minds. I have a request in to Frost, though even 30 years ago there were no bargains to be had there. Ultra high quality however, is their watchword.