Do you like your Sanus, VTI, or Salamander rack?


I'm looking at all of these since I want to move the equipment into the closet. The VTI looks like the best choice for my needs, but some of you have complained in other threads that the shelves are thin, the paint easily scratches, and they show their low cost Chinese quality. Also, the posts don't even line up on top of each other without a bit of bending, etc. Not very confidence inspiring. Now, What I really want is a full blown Samson from Mapleshade, but the cost is simply out of reach for me. The Salamander shares it's infinite adjustability, but looks so flimsy with those 5/8" posts and thin shelves. Is this rack sturdy and solid when bolted together? Using analog, I want rock solid rigidity. The Sanus looks like it might be better in this regard, but a bit less configurable. What do you think? Any experience with any of these? Please chime in and enlighten me. My ancient solid welded Target is probably better than any of them, but doesn't have enough space, or height. I miss Target, they seem to have vanished from the rack scene.
hifiharv
Salamander is sturdy enough IMHO, but far from rock steady.
I like it better than a Mapleshade I tried, but I'm of the "Rega" more mass just stores unwanted energy school.
Schubert, are you saying you think the Salamander "sounds" better than the Samson? Did you find it more user friendly to set up or more aesthetically appealing? I'll admit I believe in Mapleshades approach after using a 4" block under the turntable.
I have the Salamander Synergy audio rack with 6 shelves plus 1 pull out shelf for my laptop. Previously I was using a Sanus stand I bought from Music Direct. I noticed an improvement right away when upgrading from the Sanus to the Salamander Synergy rack. It's hard to describe but the system just sounded better all around. I have no experience with the Mapleshade racks or the Walker racks, but an audio buddy in another state told me the Mapleshade rack "sucked the life" out of the music. I have not heard his system so I can not verify this. I would never spend the kind of money the Mapleshade or Walker rack costs. If I had that kind of money to burn, I would upgrade one of my components or invest it in more music.