Salamander Cabinet Resonance Problem. Help


Hey guys, I just got a Salamander Twin 30 audio cabinet. It looks great and has a very high wife acceptance factor. The only problem is that the black steel mesh sides and front panels resonate even when I am just talking. I can't hear the reverbation when the stereo is playing but I'm sure that it is smearing the sound. Everything is tightened but the side panels just slide into the rails. You just can't get them tight. I don't want to remove the mesh side panels because of the WAF and they cost a pretty penny. I got the mesh panels because I wanted the ventalation for my tube gear. I don't use the supplied solid black back panels. What can be done that won't affect the looks, but deaden the vibration? Thanks, Jim
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I have the Twin 40 with the mesh side panels and mesh doors. The mesh side panels don't resonate at all (they include the rubber edging). I have a lot of gear inside it including a 100 lb. amp which may be dampening the vibrations. I have it on wheels so I can move it out. The rubber in the wheels may help too. I'd like to add some additional isolation under my DAC and transport, but the transport is a top loader and requires lots of headroom so I don't think I have room for it. Mapleshade said they could build custom maple shelves to fit the Salamander rack. I may revisit that idea someday.

I have the mesh side panels to dissipate heat from the amp. I needed something to keep the dog's tennis balls out and eventually we'll have kids too. I don't have locks on the doors yet, but plan to do that. It's been a great rack. Looks great and it's easy to change the shelves. One of the door hinges came loose and Salamander shipped one 2nd day air no questions asked. We have it in our living room and it doesn't look like an audio rack.