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Component racks

I am putting together a tube system and need a racking system for two turntables, and 5 tube components (pramp, 2 monoblocks, phono preamp, and cd player)and surge prtector. The only thing I know about racks is they come in a lot of flavors and can be very expensive. With tubes, they will more than likely have to be adjustable. I have two svelte shelves and two amp stands, 3 X 3 still points, 1 X 3 roller blocks and 1 X 3 roller block jr. that I am using with my current system on a wood entertainment system. Reading forums and threads has left me confused. I am open for comments and suggestions. Thank you.
bgmyers
elizabeth
6,726 posts
 
The amps can have little platforms for themselves near each speaker.
If you get a TV sort of stand, then two TTs on top, pre and cd on middle shelf, and phono and surge on bottom.
Also if you get some other doodad the surge protector can go on the floor. I would get a double wide(TV sort) stand taller than the usual TV height so the CD is easy and the TTs are too.
If worried about expensive stand, find a nice but cheap(er) one with hollow tube legs and fill them with sand.
It is what I have.
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roxy54
2,651 posts
 
I like the Adona racks. They look good, sound good, and many have shelves that are infinitely adjustable
rhljazz
1,117 posts
 
Mapleshade racks is what I want to own. I have one Mapleshade platform which I like. I love the looks and the solid construction. There are many favorable comments on the positive sonics of these racks. I would stay away from any rack that supposedly kills vibrations.
11flat6
55 posts
 
hi Roxy54, Rhljazz,

if you don't mind me asking, how hv you determined if your rack sounds good or hv positive sonics (over what you'd consider an inferior rack)?
learsfool
1,206 posts
 
Another important consideration for your rack, especially with tubes involved, is that there is plenty of air circulation, so you should go with an open rack. I really like the Sanus Natural Foundations rack I bought, but it is not adjustable, if that is a requirement for you.
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