Audio Racks & Equipment Support

Guys I appreciate your responses but I think you've missed the intention of my question.Which method is going to extract the most performance from my gear,spending the entire amount on a performance designed audio rack OR getting a combination of something like the inexpensive VTI,StudioTech etc..rack & a complete set of isolation/vibration reduction devices like the BDR cones or Myrtlefeet etc...?Thanks again.

I would go with the performance-designed rack. You can add cones and feet later if you like.

Freediver: It would be impossible to advice and steer you towards the perfect rack,and have it extract all you want from it. We all on Audiogon can only advice you to purchase the most sturdy and to your eyes the most attractive looking rack. It could be built of maple or other hard woods of your choice. Many racks are built using steel with solid materials such marble,granite,Corrine and such. But in the end its not only the materials but how well it's built and the ease of placement of gear with accessibility with your use of interconnects. Their are also some camp's that believe light and ridged structures work better. So at this time with your new home I would say to use common sense and no pun intended but don't "rack your brain" over this and just buy or build something of good sturdy quality.

I would highly recommend the Sanus Natural Foundations stuff. Looks good, easy to put together, open shelving, easy access to cables, etc., and definitely within your budget.

Freediver,

Where are you located? I have a 3 shelf TAOC AS-1 rack that I might let go in the near future when my new table is finished.
There is a good write up in PFO from a little over a year ago.
It is "as new" and I just don't want to ship it even though I have all the packing.