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I have a rather large system sitting on a less than ideal audio rack.  I'm currently using a  Salamander Synergy series with five shelves (including the bottom) supporting the following components from top to bottom:

1) Michell Gyro SE (turnable);
2) Pass Labs X-Ono (phono pre-amp);
3) Michell power supply (really empty for all intents and purposes;
4) Pass Labs X-1 (pre-amp);
5) Oppo 105 (digital source); and
6) Magnum Dynlab MD-108 (tuner).

On the ground flanking the system I have Pass Labs XA100.8s, Magnepan (2) DWMs and 3.7i.  Everything is on hardwood floors.

The reason I say that it is less than ideal is that foot falls can set the Gyro moving and often cause skipping.  I'm looking for something far more stable (rigid?) than the Salamander.  

Other considerations to keep in mind, first, the floors aren't necessarily level, so being able to adjust the level is important.  Second, including everything in the rack would be nice but not necessarily important.  Third, I would prefer NOT to separate the turntable to another wall or room.  Fourth, cost is a consideration.  I've been scratching the upgrade itch for a while now and have made significant recent investments.  Dedicated outlets, upgraded amps, upgraded audience cabiling and of course lots of music.

With all of this in mind, do you have any recommendations for a better audio racks.  The ultimate goal is making the Gyro as happy as I can.

Thanks,

Tom


tgonzales
tgonzales OP
30 posts
 
Very good points.  Thank you.

I could move the system downstairs, but this is the first time I have a dedicated room and it's very comfortable.

The joist support and wall rack are probably the best next ideas to explore.

Thank you again for all the great ideas.
tgonzales OP
30 posts
 
On the upgrade of the turntable, I tend to agree.  It is utterly beautiful which shouldn't be a consideration but is.  I really enjoy seeing it.

Not to change the subject at all but the new SME 15A and VPI Classic 4 have been tempting me, but that's much down the road.
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scott_w
257 posts
 
I use Quadraspire and it's dandy & strong. 
chayro
1,801 posts
 
While I agree that wall shelves are not a panacea and walls do vibrate, it is far less than a springy floor.  The only other thing you might try is to brace the back of the rack against the rear wall with some sort of spacers that could possibly prevent the rack from moving a bit.  It might just give you enough isolation to make your turntable a bit more forgiving of the floor issue.  Maybe. 
ilikmangos
19 posts
 
+ 1 more for the wall rack.  This will most likely solve your issues.  

One issue with wall racks,  is mounting them.   The Tiger Paw Vulkan,  which I sell,  has mounting holes on 8.5" centers, which means that you can hit one stud,  but not more without 'wall surgery' prior to mounting.   

I designed and almost put into production, a wall rack that mounts on one stud.  It is a great rack, and does not look at all like the standard welded steel tube units which are common.  I did not hit my desired manufacturing price point, so the remainder of the initial run are sitting in storage.  They are great racks,  and the design can be expanded for very large turntables.  It is solid enough to support most any turntable, easily. 



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