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How important is a good rack?

I have a really nice turntable and some good equipment overall.

I have it sitting in a Michael Green just a rack., It's the entry level with the thinner shelves. I noticed it's not super sturdy if I bump into it it tends to wobble. If I am playing a record it skips. I have an older AR suspension turntable and I can walk all around the rack and it doesn't. I guess what I'm wondering does a rack need to be rigid?

Some rack suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks, Scott
52tiger

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52tiger OP
148 posts
 
I put the turntable and preamp on two seperate shelves on the wall. Amp and Dac on the floor It made everything sound better!

If you can try it, I went to home depot and bought some shelf brackets that are 20 in and good for 1000 lbs, bought a nice finished piece of birch plywood and the results were amazing.
52tiger OP
148 posts
 
equipment stand or cabinet:)
52tiger OP
148 posts
 
So Mapman what your saying is if your turntable is on the top shelf the closer it is to the ground helps with vibration?
52tiger OP
148 posts
 
I am going to put my table on a wall shelf and amp and dac on butcher blocks on the floor, just get rid of rack all together.
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