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February 5, 2017, 06:56 PM #1
Racks - got any favorites?
Finite Element was one of mine, but they went belly up according to their U.S. distributor last week.
I spoke to Philip about the Artesania racks last week. I like those. Removing the shelf from the equation is a unique approach and achieves true isolation.
I get asked about HRS all the time. Never tried them.
I have Solid Tech in the store and those are solid (no pun intended).
Love the Raidho rack.
What do you like?
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February 5, 2017, 07:17 PM #2
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I don't own it but the Stillpoints ESS Rack is certainly another very serious shelf-less design.
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February 5, 2017, 07:38 PM #3
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I didn't know we were supposed to talk about what racks we like in public, but I like my SRA rack and my Audio Vault rack.
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February 5, 2017, 07:42 PM #4My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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February 5, 2017, 07:50 PM #5
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Mike.......I have seen some nice looking Quadraspire Racks. I like the curved and vented shelves. They also have a high-end version called the Quadraspire X-Reference shown in the photo below.
Dan
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February 5, 2017, 07:58 PM #6
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Box Furniture replaced my Quadraspire - I didn't do an A/B test
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February 5, 2017, 08:43 PM #7
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Mike.......I also think the budget friendly Salamander Synergy rack systems represent a good value. They are well made and solid once assembled. They can be ordered with or without doors, side panels, and casters, spikes, or flat feet.
This is my Salamander Synergy Twin 40 I have for the living room system. Shelving is infinitely adjustable and I added the optional casters that allow me to pull it away from the wall when I need access to the back of components. I also ordered the cherry side panels to close the left and right sides. The total rack with four adjustable shelves on each side came in under $1K.
Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints Ultra SS & Ultra Mini, PurePower 2000, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205 Signal Sleuth, Sonos Connect, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD40 w/m505A tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Stillpoints Ultra Mini, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A
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February 5, 2017, 09:46 PM #8
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February 6, 2017, 12:09 AM #9
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I use Japanese made rack called TAOC from beginning and play around with some footers ( finite, TAOC, Darkz, Stillpoints), and never do comparison with other rack manufacturers. Though i believe there's lot step up options from others.
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February 6, 2017, 12:26 AM #10
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Another budget friendly one
https://www.steveblinndesigns.com/
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February 6, 2017, 12:29 AM #11
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Chris at Timbernation is also budget friendly.
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February 6, 2017, 01:47 AM #12
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Stillpoints ESS racks for source components (other than turntables) and Adona master reference racks for turntables
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February 6, 2017, 11:16 AM #13
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I had quadraspire but switched to heavier mass (HRS and SRA) which are my two favorites. HRS flagship rack is so heavy and dense I think it has its own gravitational pull like a dead star.
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February 6, 2017, 12:29 PM #14
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Core Audio Furniture are also budget friendly. I use in conjuction with Stillpoints and also an HRS shelf under my turntable. Their latest racks are a step up from earlier designs—now much better tolerances.
http://coreaudiodesigns.com/products/component-racks/
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February 6, 2017, 12:29 PM #15
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For budget friendly I use VTI racks. I like the cable management system.
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February 6, 2017, 12:43 PM #16
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I have been using Grand Prix Audio racks for 5 years. When I moved my Tenor amplifier over from the custom SRA stand the improvement was massive. It is one of the few racks that I have had in my system that I could without doubt blindly tell that my gear is on/off it.
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February 6, 2017, 12:47 PM #17
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I think that the custom SRA are great. Love and use the amp stands.
For reasonable prices quadraspire are flexible and very good.Jock
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February 6, 2017, 12:50 PM #18
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Been using Artesania for years, never even tempted to try anything else.......
Turntables: Acoustic Signature Invictus Jr. NEO, Grand Prix Monaco V3.0
Tonearms: Acoustic Signature TA-9000 NEO, Kuzma Safir
Cartridges: Miyabi Fuuga, Ortofon Century, Murashino Sumile Mono
Phono Amplifiers: CH Precision P1, Channel D Lino 3.3
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Accessories: Artesania Exoteryc Racks & Damping Plates, Seismion Reactio, Degritter RC, RPG Acoustic Treatments/PSI AVAA, Torus Power/Plixir Elite BAC
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February 6, 2017, 02:35 PM #19
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Gran Prix Audio w/F1 shelves & GPA footers w/nitride balls. But only IF the the three elastomer pads per shelf are replaced every six months or so.
Don't have room to list them in my ownership listing at bottom of each page. I like them because they are by far the most musically involving racks I have heard. Others can and do change/improve the sound. The GPA opens the doors and invites you into the music. IMO...DPT4ME - Dynamics, Presence & Tone for Musical Engagement; MBP (3) - stripped down for music only; Shunyata Omega & Sigma USBs; ISO REGEN w/short Curious USB links; Berkeley Alpha USB; Aqua La Scala II Optologic DAC; Schiit Yggdrasil - fully updated; Ayre Codex dac - updated; Pass Labs INT-60 integrated amp; Wyred 4 Sound STP-SE-2 preamp, Quicksilver Mono 120 amps w/Tung-Sol KT150s; Quicksilver Mid Mono amps w/Gold Lion KT77s; Fyne Audio 703s; Symposium Svelte Plus & Ultra Platforms; REL S-812 subwoofers; Duelund DCA12GA speaker cables; AV Room Service EVPs, Stein Music Harmonizers, Duelund DCA16GA & 20GA ICs; Shunyata Denali 6000S/V2; Tripp Lite PCs; Wyred 4 Sound power cords; AudioDharma cable cooker; dedicated custom room; various GIK & ASC room treatments; etc.
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February 6, 2017, 02:47 PM #20
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I have a question - lot of the racks that are recommended are sometimes more than the price of the entire electronics that hold them for some of us
what is the recommended approach when buying a rack ? for example, if you need a rack that holds $10k worth of electronics, how much should you spend on the rack and what to look for ?
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February 6, 2017, 04:59 PM #22
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February 6, 2017, 05:32 PM #23
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PERFECT SENSE
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February 6, 2017, 06:02 PM #24
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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February 6, 2017, 06:54 PM #25
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Quadraspire makes some pretty good racks for the price.
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February 6, 2017, 06:59 PM #26
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Welcome to the forum, thank you so much for joining.
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February 6, 2017, 07:42 PM #27Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints Ultra SS & Ultra Mini, PurePower 2000, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205 Signal Sleuth, Sonos Connect, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD40 w/m505A tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Stillpoints Ultra Mini, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A
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February 6, 2017, 07:59 PM #28
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Thanks Dan.
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February 6, 2017, 08:27 PM #29
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I've always liked the looks of my pARTicular full suspension Novus rack. The shelves are totally adjustable and hang. A bit wobbly if bumped into though (kind of like Raidho C/D1 stands).
George
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February 6, 2017, 11:15 PM #30
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I use Lovan Sovereign Series. They make some nice speaker stands too.
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February 7, 2017, 07:48 AM #34
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Jesse
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Lumin X1 - Melco N1A/2
Accuphase 2420, A48, C37
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February 7, 2017, 10:14 AM #35
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In both the rack in my workplace as well as those in your photo, the bottom rack seems to be curved downwards due to the weight... (Or optical illusion due to camera lens distortion and/or lighting?)
Also the "TAOC" name plate is missing from the former - I wonder if it easily comes off.
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February 7, 2017, 02:43 PM #36
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Sorry, I cannot remember what they cost aside from being included in the original purchase. I got a large supply of them years ago.
Of course it is absolutely critical to get the correct elastomer dampers in the range for the weight on each shelf - they are not interchangeable for other weights.
I have worked with most of the acclaimed rack/shelving gear. I just like the way the music flows with the Grand Prix Audio system.
FWIW - During those years in the early 2000s, when I was the Avantgarde Acoustics North American distributor, and we won all of those Best in Show awards, I insisted on using the GPA racks and amp stands. I always thought of them not as an accessory, but as a component.
I should also mention that whenever the GPA seemed a bit overwhelmed, it could always be addressed by inserting NEW and CORRECT dampers under each shelf.
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February 7, 2017, 10:00 PM #37
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My main rack might be expanding to 4 shelfs in the not too distant future . After adding the SCB-RS50G board to my top shelf, a knock test showed the standard shelf's slight tendency to 'ring' was greatly reduced. Also, the board sits much more solidly on the 4 spikes. Good old fashioned mass loading! In terms of sound, I haven't a-b compared the standard shelf vs the SCB as I added Stillpoints Ultra 6 feet at the same time, so I didn't get a chance to compare. Though if the added stability, my crude knock test & reviews are anything to go by, they should provide a nice benefit .
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Wklie, I took that photo on my Iphone using a wide angle. I also went downstairs tonight to check if the bottom shelf is curved due to weight or otherwise, and i'm sure it is an optical illusion due to the frame's curved edges. I even placed a ruler under the edge of the frame & it is straight as a die.
Re: the Taoc name plate, my SCB boards did come with one, however I decided not to fit them as I thought one Toac plate per rack (on the bottom) was enough. Btw they stick like a National Geographic subscription, so no issue with the plate falling off!
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February 8, 2017, 10:58 AM #39
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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February 8, 2017, 06:17 PM #43
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I've been looking to buy a Finite Elemente rack for over a year. Not much U.S. presence. I do hope they return...
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February 8, 2017, 08:53 PM #44
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My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
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February 8, 2017, 09:49 PM #45
Re: Racks - got any favorites?
Rix Rax are priced very fairly, especially when you consider that he will customize whatever you want at no extra charge and builds it all by hand. http://www.rixrax.com/ Bobocalune also has a sweet set. Mine is below.
Magico M2
AMG V12 (Teatro cart)
Lampizator Atlantic Plus DSD512
Aesthetix Calypso Signature Preamp
Luxman C-900u Preamp
Auorasound VIDA (phono-stage)
Parasound JC 1+ monos
Aurender N100h
Nordost Frey 2
HRS, Rix Rax
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February 9, 2017, 02:14 AM #46
Re: Racks - got any favorites?
Finite Elemente Pagode.
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk“Life’s too short to listen to bad audio.”
Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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February 9, 2017, 03:27 AM #47
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Re: Racks - got any favorites?
@BayStBroker, very nice looking setup & racks you have there . I forgot to mention RixRax are one of my favorite audio rack manufacturers.
Btw when are your S3 Mk2's due? Good choice of finish!
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February 9, 2017, 09:30 AM #48
Re: Racks - got any favorites?
Magico M2
AMG V12 (Teatro cart)
Lampizator Atlantic Plus DSD512
Aesthetix Calypso Signature Preamp
Luxman C-900u Preamp
Auorasound VIDA (phono-stage)
Parasound JC 1+ monos
Aurender N100h
Nordost Frey 2
HRS, Rix Rax
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February 9, 2017, 09:43 AM #49My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
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February 9, 2017, 09:46 AM #50
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Re: Racks - got any favorites?
So many lovely racks posted on this topic
My own "Rack" is a IKEA furniture. It's surely not optimal, but it does it's job !Scansonic MB-1, Aavik U-300, Sony CD Player as transport, mixture of ansuz cables in different qualities, Ansuz Mainz X Power Distribution, Ansuz Power Distribution for DTC cables
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I or anyone interested should see if FEDEX offers a domestic "LAST MINUTE RATE" for shipping heavy items within CONUS. Have no clue at this point - but when I have some time, I'll check. ...
Shipping Overseas 498 pounds w/3...