Least expensive solid stereo stand?
@tomcy6 , do you have any comments on salamander's Archtype HIFI-rack? those are adjustable shelf being fixed by nuts & washer. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41NVKX7orsL._AC_UL320_SR222,320_.jpg |
Two cement blocks and a piece of plywood is the lowest cost. If you want a bit of elegance, then you could look at Plateau racks. I used two of the larger TV stands on casters which I place end to end forming a wonderful, long rack across the front of the room. Perfect, well built, looks good and costs not too much. |
Salamander can work well IF you put 2-4 " maple slabs on the MDF but "harsh" sounding stock. The beautifully finished 3 " maple sold on here by Dawns Stands in Michigan@ 105$ shipped work a treat and look very elegant on black Salamander . I bought 3 from her and best money I ever spent for my system. |
I have a Salamander rack. I just put a Bamboo chopping block from IKEA on one of the MDF shelves. Then I raised up the component (CD player) with Maple blocks. I did some critical listening and found that this was a very good tweak and the cost of the chopping block was just $14.99+tax. I already had the blocks as they were scrap from a kitchen. The chopping block is not large enough to replace the shelf, but it didn't seem to matter at all. I suppose you could do this on any rack and save a bunch of money over buying a specialized audio rack. I could only imagine the 2 or 3" maple slabs mentioned above to be at least as good. |
